Chicken Nachos

Name: Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 6 cups nacho tortilla chips; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced; 2 green onions, chopped

Everyone needs a go-to nacho recipe. Change this chicken version by using leftover shredded pork or brisket, and barbecue sauce instead of salsa. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

6 cups nacho tortilla chips
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
2 green onions, chopped

Directions

Arrange tortilla chips on a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook and stir onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken and taco seasoning. Stir in salsa; heat through. Spoon over chips; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and green onions; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 276 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Nachos in Taste of Home June/July 2012

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jetluvs2cook

Jun 21, 2017

I made these for supper tonight and they were so good! I added some cheese sauce and sliced olives! Took it over the top!
lurky27

Jul 13, 2015

Great with blue tortilla chips. I poached about 1 1/2 lbs chicken first, then shredded it with 2 forks. I omitted the chopped onion & oil, then added garlic & taco seasoning & salsa. After baking, I topped with tomatoes & fresh spinach.- Theresa
amk4985

Jul 24, 2012

quick and delicious