Nachos Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, and your choice of chicken or beef.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

1

Cook the Protein

If using chicken, grill or bake it until fully cooked, then shred it. If using beef, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

2

Prepare the Toppings

Chop the jalapeños and slice the green onions. Set aside the sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo for serving.

Assemble the Nachos

3

Layer the Chips

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips evenly in a single layer.

4

Add Cheese

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheese evenly over the tortilla chips.

5

Add Protein and Jalapeños

Evenly distribute the cooked chicken or ground beef over the cheese. Top with jalapeños.

Bake the Nachos

6

Bake

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve

7

Garnish and Serve

Remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Top with sliced green onions, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo before serving.