Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nachos; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix; 15 ounces pinto beans, drained; 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 1/2 ounces green chilies, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 10 ounces tortilla chips (restaurant style); Toppings; 1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup chunky salsa; 4 medium green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup ripe olives or 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, cut into 12 wedges

Servings: persons

Nachos
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
15 ounces pinto beans, drained
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
4 1/2 ounces green chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
10 ounces tortilla chips (restaurant style)
Toppings
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup chunky salsa
4 medium green onions, sliced
1/4 cup ripe olives or 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into 12 wedges

1
In a 3 1/2 quart to 4 quart slow cooker, place chicken thighs.
2
Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix.
3
Top with beans, tomatoes, chilies, and lime juice.
4
Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours.
5
Just before serving, place topping ingredients in individual serving dishes.
6
Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board.
7
Mash beans with slow cooker.
8
Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker to mix well.
9
To serve, have guests place tortilla chips on serving plates.
10
Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto chips.
11
Top nachos with desired toppings.
12
Chicken mixture can be held on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nachos, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix, 15 ounces pinto beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Shredded 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.

Shredded Chicken Nachos

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