Black Bean Chicken Nachos

Name: Black Bean Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 jars (16 ounces each) black bean and corn salsa; 1 each medium green pepper and sweet red pepper, chopped; Tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Optional toppings: Minced fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeno slices and sour cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours YIELD: 8 servings.

The best chicken nachos can be found at Zeppelins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Zeppelins’ famous dish inspired me to make my own nachos—but with the added convenience of a slow cooker. I always use cilantro because it is economical and makes the dish pop with flavor. —Natalie Hess, Pennsville, New Jersey

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2 jars (16 ounces each) black bean and corn salsa
1 each medium green pepper and sweet red pepper, chopped
Tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: Minced fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeno slices and sour cream

Directions

1. Place chicken, salsa and peppers in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours.
2. Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker to heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken over chips; sprinkle with cheese and optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup chicken mixture (calculated without chips and toppings): 280 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.

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