Corny Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: Corny Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Homemade corn tortilla nacho chips; 2 7.5 ounces Package of corn tortillas; 1/2 Lime; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon Lime zest; Chicken Nachos; 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cilantro; 15 ounces Canned black beans; 2 Cooked corn on the cob:; 1 cup Shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 cup Shredded mild cheddar cheese.; 1/2 cup Small diced tomatoes; 1 cup Shredded lettuce; Ounce Your favorite gourmet salsa; Sour cream; Jalapeno slices (optional)

Servings: persons

Homemade corn tortilla nacho chips
2 7.5 ounces Package of corn tortillas
1/2 Lime
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon Lime zest
Chicken Nachos
2 cups Shredded cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Cilantro
15 ounces Canned black beans
2 Cooked corn on the cob:
1 cup Shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup Shredded mild cheddar cheese.
1/2 cup Small diced tomatoes
1 cup Shredded lettuce
Ounce Your favorite gourmet salsa
Sour cream
Jalapeno slices (optional)

1
Set oven to 450 degrees.
2
Drizzle olive oil on several cookie sheets.
3
Cut the tortillias into quarters and arrange on cookie sheets.
4
Drizzle more olive oil on top of tortilla wedges.
5
Sprinkle with kosher salt.
6
Sprinkle with lime zest.
7
Cook for 30 minutes or until chips are toasted and crunchy without being burned.
8
Set aside.
9
Re-heat shredded chicken with garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper and cilantro.
10
Stir in the black beans, keep cooking over low heat.
11
Cut the corn off the cob and add to the chicken mixture.
12
Layer the cooked tortilla chips on platter.
13
Add layer of pepper jack cheese.
14
Add Layer of chicken,bean and corn mixture.
15
Add a sprinkle more of cilantro over nachos.
16
Add layer of cheddar cheese.
17
Put under broiler, middle rack, to melt cheese, about 5-7 minutes.
18
Once out of broiler, add the shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes
19
Put 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream and salsa on side of nacho platter.
20
Squeeze some Lime juice over platter (option).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Homemade corn tortilla nacho chips, 2 7.5 ounces Package of corn tortillas, 1/2 Lime, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Corny 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Corny Chicken Nachos

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Variations & substitutions

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