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Crispy Chicken Nachos with Spicy Cheese Drizzle

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: 🍗 Chicken & Poultry Creations
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Crispy Chicken Nachos topped with a spicy cheese drizzle, perfect for game day or a casual gathering. These nachos are loaded with flavor and will be a hit with everyone!


Ingredients

– 2 cups tortilla chips

– 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cooked and shredded

– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

– 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

– 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños

– 1/2 cup sour cream

– 1 avocado, diced

– 1 tsp chili powder

– 1 tsp garlic powder

– 1 tsp onion powder

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 1 cup milk

– 1/4 cup cream cheese

– 1 tsp hot sauce


Instructions

1.

2. – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. – In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

4. – Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet.

5. – Layer the seasoned chicken on top of the tortilla chips.

6. – Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and diced tomatoes evenly over the chips.

7. – Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. – While the nachos are baking, prepare the spicy cheese drizzle by heating milk and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth.

9. – Add hot sauce to the cheese sauce and mix well.

10. – Once the nachos are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle the spicy cheese sauce over the top.

11. – Top with diced avocado, jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.

12. – Serve immediately and enjoy!


Notes

These nachos can be customized with your favorite toppings such as black olives or green onions. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot sauce to the cheese drizzle.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: nachos, chicken, cheese, spicy