My foodie friend Richelle shared this recipe with me her version on a classic Mexican dish. And now I am going to share with you Richelle's Fantastic Chicken Nachos!
Everyone loves nachos. And how can you not? Crunchy Tortilla Chips covered in melted cheese? This nacho recipe takes it up a notch by adding chicken, tomatoes, and avocados! Makes a great appetizer or even a meal!
The secret ingredient that makes this Chicken Nachos recipe stand out from all others is the sunflower oil. Probably not something you have sitting in your pantry but it does make a difference! For another great recipe from Richelle, check out her Artichoke Bruschetta recipe.
I've often wondered where Nachos came from. Are nachos really an authentic Mexican dish? So I went to the all-knowing Wikipedia site and found this educational article.
🥑 How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
Choosing the wrong avocado will ruin your dish. Especially when the avocado is the main ingredient like in Guacamole. Basically you want a perfectly ripe Avocado. This is a great article on how to select the perfect avocado.
🎥 How to cut an Avocado (Video)
🐓 How to Handle Raw Chicken
Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
Do not wash raw chicken (which prevents cross-contamination).
Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.
For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 What Ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this fantastic chicken nachos recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Garlic Cloves, Green Onions, Sunflower Oil, Chicken Breasts, Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Cheddar Cheese, Roma Tomato, Avocados and Salt & Pepper.
🥣 How to make Richelle's Fantastic Chicken Nachos
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Saute garlic and onion whites (from green onions) in oil until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Toss until coated with oil. Stir in salsa.
Arrange chips on a baking sheet and cover with nacho mixture. Top with cheese and tomato.
Bake 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Top with mashed avocado and sprinkle with green onions.
Richelle's Fantastic Chicken Nachos
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 6 Green Onions
- 3 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
- 1 Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Shredded
- 1 Cup Salsa
- ½ Bag Tortilla Chips
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- 1 Avocado, Mashed
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Saute garlic and onion whites (from green onions) in oil until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Toss until coated with oil. Stir in salsa.
- Arrange chips on baking sheet and cover with nacho mixture. Top with cheese and tomato.
- Bake 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with mashed avocado and sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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