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Shredded Chicken Nachos in a rimmed baking sheet photographed from the top.
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Shredded Chicken Nachos

Crispy and hearty, these nachos are a fiesta of melted cheese and savory, spiced chicken, all dressed up with fresh, creamy toppings for a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 4th of July, cheesy, Cinco de Mayo, comfort food, cravings, decadent, game day, kid friendly, party food
Servings: 6 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces shredded chicken this Shredded Chicken recipe or from a rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup fire roasted salsa homemade Fire Roasted Salsa or your favorite store bought brand
  • 8 ounces tortilla chips ideally thick and sturdy
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese or a mix of Jack and cheddar
  • thinly sliced jalapeño fresh or pickled, to taste
  • chopped fresh cilantro to taste
  • Pico de Gallo to taste
  • guacamole to taste
  • sour cream to taste
  • lime wedges for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Add shredded chicken and salsa to a medium bowl and toss well to coat.
  • Spread chips in a single layer onto a quarter sheet pan with chips overlapping, but not stacked. Bake 3 minutes until lightly crisp.
  • Top hot chips evenly in layers: 1/2 of cheese, followed by shredded chicken mixture, finishing with remaining cheese. Bake 7-10 minutes until cheese has melted and chicken is heated through.
  • Serve hot with desired toppings (jalapeño slices, lime wedges and cilantro) along with Pico de Gallo or more Fire Roasted Salsa, guacamole and sour cream served on the side.

Notes

  1. Note that preparation time does not include making Pico de Gallo / Fire Roasted Salsa or guacamole from scratch, but it's worth the effort! :)
  2. I recommend shred your own cheese. The bagged stuff is coated with potato starch or cellulose powder and doesn't melt well.
  3. Adjust the amount of shredded cheese to taste. I've seen recipes with much less than I suggest and up to twice as much - the amount is definitely subjective. I encourage you to make these your own!

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 2mg

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