Chicken Nachos

This simple chicken nachos recipe is made with layers of tortilla chips, green chiles, and cheese. Serve them with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 511 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortilla chips, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; let stand at least 15 minutes, or longer if desired.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat; set aside.

Step 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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and nachos heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.