5 from 14 votes
Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
Crock Pot Chicken Nachos feature slow-cooked shredded chicken seasoned with taco mix and salsa, layered over tortilla chips and topped with melted cheddar cheese and optional garnishes like sliced olives, green onions, jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream. The slow cooker tenderizes the chicken, resulting in a juicy topping ideal for warming the cheese and blending flavors on the chips.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
409 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (1 ounce) taco seasoning envelope
- 2 lbs. chicken breast boneless, skinless; or chicken thighs
- 1 (16 ounce) salsa jarred
- 8 ounces tortilla chip or more, as needed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, or more as needed
- black olive additional toppings; sliced black olives, sliced green onions
- green onion
- guacamole
- avocado
- sour cream
- salsa
- jalapeno pepper
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and pour salsa over top. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-6 hours. When chicken is finished cooking, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
- Keep chicken warm in slow cooker until ready to serve nachos.
- Place tortilla chips on a large serving platter (or a rimmed baking sheet). Spoon hot, shredded chicken over tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese. The cheese will melt from the heat of the chicken; or you can place the nachos under the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese crispy and browned on top. Garnish with additional toppings of choice!
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Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat if cooking longer than 4-6 hours.
- Nacho flavored Doritos can replace regular tortilla chips for added taste.
- Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Mexican blend cheeses can be substituted as desired.
- Leftover shredded chicken works well in tacos, quesadillas, or taco salads.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8 of the nachos
Calories
409kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
25.3g
(8%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
18.3g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7.8g
(39%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.4g
(8%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7.1g
(36%)
Cholesterol
95.9mg
(32%)
Sodium
926.6mg
(39%)
Potassium
221.7mg
(5%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of the nachos | |
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18.3g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.1g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 95.9mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 926.6mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 221.7mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.