Chicken Nachos Recipe
Corn tortilla chips, chili, cheddar & jack cheeses, grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, scallions, salsa and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Chips
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Grill the chicken breast over medium heat until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes on each side). Allow it to cool and then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prep the Vegetables
Wash and chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, slice the jalapenos and black olives, and chop the scallions.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter, spread the corn tortilla chips evenly. Top them with the grilled chicken pieces, followed by the chili, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- 4
Melt the Cheese
Place the loaded nachos in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Toppings
- 5
Add Fresh Toppings
Remove nachos from the oven and immediately top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, black olives, and chopped scallions.
- 6
Serve with Dips
Serve the nachos hot with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.