Nachos Recipe
Tortilla chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, and your choice of chicken or beef.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare Chicken or Beef
If using chicken, cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Shred the chicken once cooled. If using beef, cook ground beef in a skillet until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Prepare Toppings
Slice jalapeños and chop green onions. Set aside.
Assembling Nachos
- 3
Layer Tortilla Chips
On a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter, spread out tortilla chips evenly.
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tortilla chips.
- 5
Add Toppings
Evenly distribute the cooked chicken or ground beef over the cheese, followed by slices of jalapeños.
Baking Nachos
- 6
Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and top with sour cream, guacamole, and chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!