These chicken nachos are super simple but totally killer and to-die-for with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. If the cayenne pepper seems too spicy for you, leave it out of the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 skinless , boneless chicken breasts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or to taste
- 1 package corn tortilla chips , 12 ounce
- 1 can diced green chiles , 7 ounce
- 1 package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend , 8 ounce
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; let stand at least 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
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2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat; set aside.
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4
Meanwhile, spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1/4 chicken, 1/4 chiles, and 1/4 cheese. Repeat layers three more times ending with cheese.
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5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and nachos heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.
Nutrition Facts
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