Description
Elevate your game day with these delicious Chicken Nachos that combine crispy tortilla chips, savory chicken, and melty cheese for the ultimate appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces sturdy triangular tortilla chips
- 3/4 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 3/4 cup colby jack cheese, shredded and divided
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded and divided
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup diced avocado or guacamole
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Chopped jalapenos (optional)
- Diced tomatoes (optional)
- Chopped black olives (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375Ā°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Spread half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet and top with 1/4 cup of each of the shredded cheeses.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup of shredded chicken on top of the cheese.
- Add the remaining tortilla chips on top.
- Cover with another 1/4 cup of each cheese.
- Top with the remaining chicken and finish with the last of the cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top, cool for 3-5 minutes, then serve with sour cream, avocado, and salsa.
Notes
For a healthier option, use baked tortilla chips, low-fat cheese, or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: nachos, chicken nachos, game day snacks, appetizer, cheesy snacks