Restaurant Style Chicken Nachos

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 15
Restaurant Style Chicken Nachos - Delicious, crunchy and cheesy Mexican cuisine
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cloves garlic , crushed
6 green onions , sliced , white parts and tops separated
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 shredded , cooked , whole chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup salsa
1/2 package tortilla chips
1 package shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
1/2 large tomato , diced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
794
Sugar
3g
Fat
55g
Restaurant Style Chicken Nachos are a delicious and crunchy Mexican cuisine. It is a crowd-pleaser dish that you can easily make at home. You can serve them as a quick appetizer or can be transformed into a filling main dish by adding beans and more veggies. The shredded chicken and cheese add flavor and protein to the dish, while the salsa and diced tomatoes give it that classic Mexican taste. The tortilla chips used in this recipe are crunchy and delicious, but they should be eaten in moderation. These nachos can be customized to your liking by, for example, adding sliced jalapenos for spice or drizzling over sour cream or guacamole for creaminess.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2.In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and white parts of green onions in canola oil until fragrant
3.Add in shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper
4.Mix in salsa and diced tomato and cook until heated through
5.Spread out tortilla chips onto a large baking sheet
6.Spoon chicken mixture over the tortilla chips
7.Sprinkle cheese blend on top of the chicken mixture
8.Bake nachos in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes
9.Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining sliced green onions on top of the nachos

PROS

Restaurant Style Chicken Nachos are simple to make with basic ingredients and can be served as a quick appetizer or a main dish.

They are loaded with Mexican flavors and can be customized to taste.

Very easy to scale the recipe depending on the number of people being served.

CONS

Nachos can be high in calories, fat, and sodium, so portion control is important if you’re watching your diet.

Tortilla chips are often made with refined flour and are not particularly healthy.

Leftovers don’t store well since the chips become soggy when refrigerated thereafter, it is suggested to only prepare the quantity that you can consume at a time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not the healthiest food, Nachos can be eaten in moderation.
The chicken is a great source of lean protein and can help in building muscle mass.
Tomatoes in the salsa are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, which are believed to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Some studies have shown that consuming cheese in moderation may be beneficial for bone health.

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