Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauc

Name: Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tomatillos, husked; 2 jalapenos; 1/2 onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken stock; 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 (1 lb) bag corn tortilla chips; 1 (3 lb) roasted cooked chicken, skinned & shredded; Quick salsa; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 jalapeno, chopped; 1 cup cilantro leaf, roughly chopped; 2 limes, juice of; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 tomatillos, husked
2 jalapenos
1/2 onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (1 lb) bag corn tortilla chips
1 (3 lb) roasted cooked chicken, skinned & shredded
Quick salsa
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 cup cilantro leaf, roughly chopped
2 limes, juice of
salt and pepper

1
Bring a pot of water to boil.
2
Add the tomatillos, jalapenos, onion and garlic. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the tomatillos are soft.
3
Drain, cool slightly and put them in a blender.
4
Add the cilantro, lime juice, and cumin. Puree for a few seconds to blend, and then pour in 1/4 cup of water and process to a coarse puree, season with salt.
5
You should have about 2 cups of this salsa verde. Put to one side.
6
Make a roux by melting the butter over med-low heat in a thick bottomed saucepan. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
7
Fold in 2 cups of the shredded Jack cheese, and mix until melted into the sauce.
8
Stir in the prepared salsa verde until incorporated and remove from the heat.
9
Make the salsa by combining the cherry tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and pepper, tossing to combine.
10
To build these awesome nachos: Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
11
Get a large oven proof platter and cover it with a few handfuls of tortilla chips, follow with a portion of the shredded chicken, a coating of the cheese sauce, and a nice sprinkle of the remaining jack cheese.
12
Make 3 or 4 layers of the nachos.
13
Bake until they are all hot and gooey, about 5 to 10 minutes.
14
Spoon the salsa over the top of the nachos, and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 4 tomatillos, husked, 2 jalapenos, 1/2 onion, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce

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