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Ingredients
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Nachos Base
Chicken Tinga
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Chicken Tinga
- 1
Cook Chicken
In a pot, add the chicken breasts and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- 2
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, chipotle peppers, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 10-15 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
Assembling Nachos
- 5
Prepare Baking Tray
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). On a large baking tray, spread the tortilla chips evenly.
- 6
Add Chicken Tinga
Evenly distribute the chicken tinga mixture over the tortilla chips.
- 7
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top of the chicken tinga.
- 8
Bake Nachos
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Add Toppings
Once out of the oven, top the nachos with sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices as desired.