Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese or 1 ½ cups tex-mex cheese, shredded, divided; 8 ounces baked corn tortilla chips (or Scoops); 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 sweet red pepper, diced; 1 cup corn kernel (optional); light sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups milk
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese or 1 ½ cups tex-mex cheese, shredded, divided
8 ounces baked corn tortilla chips (or Scoops)
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 cup corn kernel (optional)
light sour cream, for serving

1
Preheat oven to 425F Butter a large rimmed baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2
In a small saucepan, combine flour, chili powder and oregano.
3
Whisk in milk and garlic; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
4
Reduce heat and boil gently, whisking for about 2 minutes or until thickened.
5
Remove from heat; whisk in tomato paste and 1 cup of cheese.
6
Spread tortilla chips on baking sheet.
7
Drizzle sauce over chips and top with chicken, tomatoes, red pepper and corn, if using; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8
Bake for about 10 minutes or until chicken is hot and cheese is melted.
9
Serve with sour cream on the side.

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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 all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 ½ cups milk, 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.

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