Chicken Nachos Recipe
Tortilla chips topped with chicken, cheese, and jalapeños.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Chicken Topping
Cheese
Jalapeños
Garnish
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded cooked chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spices and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
Assemble Nachos
- 2
Layer the Ingredients
On a large baking sheet, spread the tortilla chips evenly. Top the chips with the spiced chicken mixture, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
Bake Nachos
- 3
Melt the Cheese
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add Toppings
- 4
Finish with Jalapeños and Garnish
Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately sprinkle the pickled jalapeños on top. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and serve with sour cream on the side.
