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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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