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Chicken Nachos: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe You Need to Try


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp chili powder
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1 bag tortilla chips (12 oz)
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
– 1 cup diced tomatoes
– 1/2 cup chopped green onions
– 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
– 1 cup guacamole (for serving)
– 1 cup salsa (for serving)
– 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)


Instructions

Follow these easy steps to create perfect Chicken Nachos:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss until well-coated.
3. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Allow to cool slightly, then shred the chicken.
4. Assemble Nachos: On a large baking sheet, spread out tortilla chips in an even layer.
5. Layer Chicken: Sprinkle shredded chicken evenly over the tortilla chips.
6. Add Cheese: Generously top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
8. Add Toppings: Carefully remove the nachos from the oven. Top with sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and black olives.
9. Serve Immediately: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream as desired.

Follow these straightforward steps, and you’ll have mouth-watering Chicken Nachos ready to delight everyone!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Protein: 30g