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Ultimate Tex-Mex Chicken Nachos
Simple instructions for how to make the ultimate baked Tex-Mex chicken nachos.
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
17
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
350
g
tortilla chips
, or 12oz bag
2
cups
cooked chicken breast
, cubed
2
tbsp
chili powder
1
tbsp
sugar
2
cups
grated cheddar cheese
1
cup
grated Monterey Jack cheese
1
large
red onion
, peeled and diced
1
large
red pepper
, cored and diced
1
cup
sliced black olives
2
jalapeno peppers
, thinly sliced
2
tbsp
fresh cilantro
, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Spread tortilla nacho chips on baking sheet or baking stone.
In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with the chili powder and sugar until all coated in the seasoning.
Sprinkle about half of the grated cheese over the tortilla chips.
Spread the seasoned chicken breast, red onion, and red pepper over the tortilla chips.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Top with sliced black olives and jalapeno peppers.
Bake in the oven for 12-17 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with pico de Gallo, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition
Per serving:
Calories:
640
kcal
Carbohydrates:
48
g
Protein:
33
g
Fat:
36
g
Saturated Fat:
13
g
Cholesterol:
94
mg
Sodium:
982
mg
Fiber:
6
g
Sugar:
5
g