Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce - A delicious and hearty Tex-Mex dish perfect for sharing with family and friends
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tomatillos , husked
2 jalapenos
1/2 onion , quartered
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup cilantro leaf , chopped
1 lime , juice of
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 bag corn tortilla chips
1 roasted cooked chicken , skinned & shredded
1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
2 green onions , chopped
1 jalapeno , chopped
1 cup cilantro leaf , roughly chopped
2 limes , juice of
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
670
Sugar
3g
Fat
48g
Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce is a hearty and satisfying Tex-Mex dish that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. The dish consists of crispy tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and a creamy green chili cheese sauce. This dish originated in Mexico but has been popularized in the United States as a fun and delicious appetizer to serve at parties or as a snack while watching the game. This recipe puts a unique spin on the classic nachos by using roasted chicken and a tangy green chili cheese sauce that takes the dish to the next level!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatillos, jalapenos, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3.In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4.Gradually whisk in the chicken stock, and then whisk in the tomatillo mixture.
5.Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
6.Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno, and cilantro.
7.Pour the green chili cheese sauce over the nachos.
8.Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
9.Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before digging in!

PROS

Roasted Chicken Nachos With Green Chili Cheese Sauce is a crowd-pleaser – delicious, hearty, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

The green chili cheese sauce is creamy, tangy, and has a subtle kick of heat that pairs perfectly with the tender shredded chicken and crispy tortilla chips.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may also be too spicy for those with a sensitive palate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest option, this dish does provide a good amount of protein from the shredded chicken and monterey jack cheese.
The tomatillos in the green chili cheese sauce are rich in vitamin C and K, and jalapenos are high in capsaicin, which has been linked to aiding in weight loss and reducing inflammation.

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