Best 6 Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of classic Mexican cuisine with the fun and casual style of nachos? Look no further than the Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos recipe by Tasty! This tantalizing recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional nacho appetizer, transforming it into a hearty and flavorful main course. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight!

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CHICKEN ENCHILADA NACHOS



Chicken Enchilada Nachos image

I wanted to make chicken enchiladas but couldn't find a recipe that I had the ingredients for. So, I made this up using what I had on hand. It is mildly spicy. Add more peppers/cayenne or hot sauce to liven it up a bit.

Provided by belle4397

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup chicken broth
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, cubed
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sour cream
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
2 cups tortilla chips, or to taste
2 tablespoons pico de gallo, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, jalapeno pepper, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth.
  • Mix flour-butter mixture and sour cream into chicken mixture; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add pepperjack cheese to sauce and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread chips onto a serving platter; top with sauce and pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 121.3 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 958.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

LOADED CHICKEN ENCHILADA NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, flour, tomato paste, chicken stock, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, shredded chicken, tortilla chip, shredded mexican cheese blend, sour cream, tomato, fresh cilantro, queso fresco

Provided by Ryan Panlasigui

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded chicken
tortilla chip
2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
½ cup sour cream
1 tomato, diced
fresh cilantro, optional
queso fresco, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the oil and flour. Whisk together and cook gently until it resembles wet sand, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and whisk. Add chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir.
  • Bring up to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml).
  • Toss the shredded chicken with about ½ cup (120 ml) of the reserved sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place a layer of tortilla chips in a skillet or bake dish. Add a layer of cheese and half the chicken mixture. Drizzle some enchilada sauce over the top.
  • Add a second layer of tortilla chips followed by another layer of cheese and the remaining chicken. Drizzle with sauce.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream, diced tomato, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams

LOADED NACHOS



Loaded Nachos image

Probably the greatest nachos ever assembled. Perfect for football. Serve as a giant help-yourself platter or portion onto plates.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 (18 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 ½ pounds cooked, Mexican-seasoned ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
3 medium jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
3 cups pico de gallo
1 (16 ounce) package shredded medium Cheddar cheese
3 cups queso blanco dip, warmed
¼ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
2 stalks scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange a layer of tortilla chips on the tray. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cooked beef in a layer over the chips (don't drown the chips!) then layer with 1/3 of the beans, 1/3 of the jalapeno peppers, 1/3 of the pico de gallo, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; drizzle 1/3 of the queso blanco over top. Repeat layers once more, starting with chips and ending with queso blanco. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer nachos to a platter. Top with shredded lettuce and remaining beans, jalapeno peppers, and pico de gallo.
  • Stir sour cream with just enough water to thin slightly; drizzle over the nachos. Drizzle remaining queso blanco over top and sprinkle with scallions. Arrange remaining chips around the edges of the platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 1121.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LOADED CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Chicken Fajita Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, lime, tortilla chips, pepper jack cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cumin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, halved and sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
3 bell peppers, seeds removed, sliced lengthwise
1 lime, juiced
13 oz tortilla chips, 1 bag
2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream, to taste
salsa, to taste
guacamole, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Add the chicken breast to a bowl and season with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and cook chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, and transfer into a bowl.
  • Heat another tablespoon of oil, add the onions and cook for a couple minutes until onions are slightly translucent.
  • Add the garlic and peppers and cook slightly, then remove from heat. Transfer garlic and peppers to the chicken bowl, then top with lime juice.
  • Lay down half the tortilla chips on the skillet, followed by half the fajita mixture, and top with pepper Jack and cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake until the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
  • Add your choice of topping (optional).
  • Nutrition Calories: 1799 Fat: 106 grams Carbs: 165 grams Fiber: 18 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 59 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1213 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 70 grams, Sugar 10 grams

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shredded chicken, corn, shredded cheese, enchilada sauce, tortillas

Provided by Amreen Khureshi

Yield 5 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shredded chicken
¼ cup corn
½ cup shredded cheese
1 can enchilada sauce, 19 ounces (535 grams)
5 tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Combine the chicken, corn, enchilada sauce (leave ¼ cup for topping and base), and ¼ cup (25 G) cheese in a bowl
  • Pour thin layer of enchilada sauce into a pan.
  • Pour thin layer of enchilada sauce onto a plate.
  • Dip a tortilla in the plate with enchilada sauce until soaked. Fill with chicken mixture and roll. Place in the pan.
  • Top completed enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LOADED VEGETARIAN NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Vegetarian Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lentils, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, corn, black beans, tortilla chips, shredded mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeñoes, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup lentils, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 oz corn, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 lb tortilla chips
1 ½ cups shredded mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup tomato, diced
½ cup red onion, chopped
2 jalapeñoes, sliced
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
  • In a large pot, over medium-high heat, bring lentils, broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 35 minutes.
  • Once cooked, mix in the corn and black beans.
  • On a baking sheet, place a layer of tortilla chips, followed by the lentil mixture and cheese.
  • Add another layer of tortilla chips, lentils, and cheese.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and guacamole, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 960 calories, Carbohydrate 118 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your nachos the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. There are endless possibilities, so get creative and find what you like best.
  • Make sure to preheat your oven before baking the nachos. This will help them get crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the nachos on the baking sheet. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Keep an eye on the nachos while they are baking. They can burn quickly, so it's important to remove them from the oven as soon as they are golden brown.
  • Serve the nachos immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Loaded chicken enchilada nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best loaded chicken enchilada nachos that will be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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