Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 ounces tomato sauce; A few dashes hot sauce; 1 large bag tortilla chips; 3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack (approximately -- you may need more or less); 1/4 cup jarred jalapeno slices; 1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives; 3 tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 green onions, green and white parts, finely chopped; 1/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces tomato sauce
A few dashes hot sauce
1 large bag tortilla chips
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack (approximately -- you may need more or less)
1/4 cup jarred jalapeno slices
1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
3 green onions, green and white parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder all over the chicken breasts.
2
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
4
To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, hot sauce and 2 cups hot water and bring to a gentle boil.
5
Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then return the shredded chicken to the liquid and simmer on low until everything is hot and bubbly.
6
Assemble the nachos in 2 ways: Sprinkle a layer of tortilla chips onto 2 ovenproof plates or baking dishes.
7
Sprinkle both with cheese and then a layer of chicken; repeat twice more with each layer getting smaller in circumference.
8
Finish with an extra sprinkling of cheese.
9
Bake just until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
10
Serve one dish as is.
11
On the other, layer on the jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Nachos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Nachos

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