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Chicken Nachos recipe

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine mexican inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 green onions sliced, white parts and tops separated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 whole chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of mild or spicy
  • 6 ounces tortilla chips
  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 1/2 large tomato diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and prep. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and gathering all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
  • Cook aromatics. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the canola oil. Add the white parts of the green onions and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are tender and fragrant.
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  • Season chicken. To the skillet, add the shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Stir in the salsa and warm through.
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  • Assemble nachos. On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips. Evenly spoon the chicken mixture over the chips, then sprinkle with the shredded cheese and diced tomato.
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  • Bake to perfection. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish and serve. Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle with the green onion tops. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 495mgFiber: 3g
Keyword appetizer, chicken, nachos, restaurant-style chicken nachos
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