Best 11 Baked Chicken Nachos Recipes

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Craving a mouthwatering dish that combines the crispy crunch of nachos with the savory flavors of baked chicken? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate baked chicken nachos. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking, we'll provide you with all the essential steps and tips to elevate your nacho game. Whether you're a seasoned nacho enthusiast or new to the nacho world, this guide will transform your next nacho night into an unforgettable experience. So, let's dive into the world of baked chicken nachos and unleash your inner nacho master!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN NACHOS



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This delicious and easy to prepare recipe is sure to be a big hit! Hearty enough for a meal. The key is the meat filling -- it also makes a great filling for tacos and quesadillas. This recipe can be modified to meet your own taste. I recommend serving with sour cream and guacamole. Be creative!

Provided by LAURA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 shredded, cooked, whole chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup salsa
½ (12 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ large tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic and white parts of the green onions in canola oil until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Toss until well coated with oil. Stir in the salsa.
  • Arrange tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Spoon the chicken mixture over tortilla chips. Top with Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend and tomato. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onion tops before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 669.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BAKED CHICKEN NACHOS



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Try these Baked Chicken Nachos tonight. You might find yourself making chicken dinners just to get the leftovers for more Baked Chicken Nachos!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. oil
1 cup each chopped green peppers, red peppers and onions
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
3/4 cup water
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
7 cups tortilla chips (6 oz.)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. Stir in chicken. Add water and seasoning mix; stir. Cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream.
  • Place half the chips in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the chicken mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 19 g

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Super-simple but totally killer nachos! These are to die for with some guacamole, sour cream and salsa. If it's too spicy for you, just leave out the cayenne.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortilla chips, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture, and fry until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 of the chicken, 1/4 of the chilies, and 1/4 of the cheese over the chips. Repeat layers ending with cheese on the top.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 886.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces tomato sauce
A few dashes hot sauce
1 large bag tortilla chips
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack (approximately -- you may need more or less)
1/4 cup jarred jalapeno slices
1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
3 green onions, green and white parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder all over the chicken breasts.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the skillet and set aside. To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, hot sauce and 2 cups hot water and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then return the shredded chicken to the liquid and simmer on low until everything is hot and bubbly.
  • Assemble the nachos in 2 ways: Sprinkle a layer of tortilla chips onto 2 ovenproof plates or baking dishes. Sprinkle both with cheese and then a layer of chicken; repeat twice more with each layer getting smaller in circumference. Finish with an extra sprinkling of cheese. Bake just until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve one dish as is. On the other, layer on the jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

LOADED BAKED NACHOS



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
6 cups tortilla chips
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes (diced)
2 avocados (diced)
4 green onions (sliced)
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  • On the stove top, brown ground beef on medium high heat until brown. Drain grease well. Add your taco seasoning and set aside.
  • On a cookie sheet, spread out your chips so they cover the majority of the bottom.
  • On top of the chips, spoon the cooked meat and black beans, spreading them out at evenly as possible. Sprinkle cheese on top of the meat and beans.
  • Place in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, or until your cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and top with the tomatoes, avocados, and green onions. Spread them out as evenly as possible.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream

LOADED BBQ CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breast, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, BBQ sauce, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, red onion, tomato, bacon, fresh parsley, sour cream, avocado

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 breasts chicken breast, finely diced
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
¾ cup BBQ sauce
13 oz tortilla chips, 1 bag
2 cups shredded cheese, shredded
½ red onion, finely sliced
1 tomato, diced
8 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ cup sour cream
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Cook the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder for two to three minutes.
  • Add the barbecue sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced by about half, about five minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large skillet, spread out two large handfuls of tortilla chips. Layer with half of the barbecue chicken, followed by half of the cheese, onion, tomato, bacon, and parsley. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle the sour cream and sprinkle the avocado on top. Serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1420 calories, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 73 grams, Sugar 21 grams

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NACHOS



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A super-quick Mexican snack to enjoy with a Margarita or three

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 7

200g plain corn tortilla chips
2 cooked chicken breasts , shredded into small pieces
6 spring onions , thinly sliced
140g red leicester cheese, grated
1 small jar red or green sliced pickled jalapeño peppers
small bunch coriander , leaves roughly chopped
your choice of salsa , hot pepper sauce (like Chipolte Tabasco), crème fraîche, guacamole or extra jalapeños, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Layer up the tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish or baking tray with the chopped chicken, spring onions, cheese and pickled jalapeños. Bake for 8 mins or until the cheese is melted.
  • To serve, sprinkle with the coriander and eat with your favourite accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2.28 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Everyone needs a go-to nacho recipe. Change this chicken version by using leftover shredded pork or brisket, and barbecue sauce instead of salsa. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups nacho tortilla chips
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Arrange tortilla chips on a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. , In a large skillet, cook and stir onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken and taco seasoning. Stir in salsa; heat through. Spoon over chips; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and green onions; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN NACHOS



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This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor. My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner! -Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium sweet red peppers, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2-1/4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
7-1/2 cups tortilla chips
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
2 to 3 teaspoons diced pickled jalapeno peppers, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute peppers in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; transfer to a small bowl. In the same skillet, saute the beans, garlic, oregano and cumin in remaining oil for 3 minutes or until heated through., Meanwhile, combine the chicken, lime juice, salt and pepper. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half each of the tortilla chips, pepper mixture, bean mixture, chicken, cheese, onions and cilantro. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, pickled jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHICKEN NACHO BAKE



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Delight your whole family with this Chicken Nacho Bake. Noshers will love this juicy Chicken Nacho bake with all its cheesy, creamy nacho toppings.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Place chicken on foil-covered baking sheet. Cut 3 small slits in top of each breast with sharp knife.
  • Top with salsa, sour cream and crushed chips.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), topping with cheese after 20 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 21 g

NACHO CHICKEN BAKE



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Top leftover chicken and ready-made salsa with gooey melted cheddar cheese and tortilla chips for a no-fuss nibble to share with friends

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g jar mild or hot salsa , whichever you prefer
210g can red kidney beans
200g cooked chicken (leftover from a roast is ideal), chopped
0.5 small pack coriander , chopped
about 75g nacho cheese tortilla chips
75g cheddar , grated
salad , to serve
avocado , to serve
1 lime , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Tip the jar of salsa and the beans with their juice into a pan. Stir in the chicken and coriander, then heat until bubbling.
  • Tip the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish. Top with the tortillas and cheese, then bake for 8 mins. Serve with a salad, preferably including some avocado, and a good squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 3.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly grated cheese and high-quality salsa.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a large skillet or griddle.
  • To make the nachos extra cheesy, sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top before baking.
  • If you like spicy nachos, add a few chopped jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of these nachos, omit the chicken and add extra beans or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked chicken nachos a try.

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