These chicken nachos are easy to prepare, delicious, and sure to be a big hit! Hearty enough for a meal. The key flavors are in the chicken topping which also makes a great filling for tacos and quesadillas. I recommend serving with sour cream and guacamole but you can be as creative as you like!
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons canola oil
6 green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 shredded, cooked, whole chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup salsa
½ (12 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ large tomato, diced
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Heat oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add white parts of the green onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are just tender.
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Mix in shredded chicken, salt, and pepper; toss until well coated. Stir in salsa.
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Arrange tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Spoon chicken mixture over tortilla chips; top with shredded cheese and tomato.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onion tops before serving.
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