Best Chicken Nachos Recipes

CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture, and fry until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 of the chicken, 1/4 of the chilies, and 1/4 of the cheese over the chips. Repeat layers ending with cheese on the top.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.

LOADED BBQ CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Cook the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder for two to three minutes.
• Add the barbecue sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced by about half, about five minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a large skillet, spread out two large handfuls of tortilla chips. Layer with half of the barbecue chicken, followed by half of the cheese, onion, tomato, bacon, and parsley. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Drizzle the sour cream and sprinkle the avocado on top. Serve!
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder all over the chicken breasts.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the skillet and set aside. To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, hot sauce and 2 cups hot water and bring to a gentle boil.
• Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then return the shredded chicken to the liquid and simmer on low until everything is hot and bubbly.
• Assemble the nachos in 2 ways: Sprinkle a layer of tortilla chips onto 2 ovenproof plates or baking dishes. Sprinkle both with cheese and then a layer of chicken; repeat twice more with each layer getting smaller in circumference. Finish with an extra sprinkling of cheese. Bake just until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Serve one dish as is. On the other, layer on the jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

BAKED CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute peppers in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; transfer to a small bowl. In the same skillet, saute the beans, garlic, oregano and cumin in remaining oil for 3 minutes or until heated through., Meanwhile, combine the chicken, lime juice, salt and pepper. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half each of the tortilla chips, pepper mixture, bean mixture, chicken, cheese, onions and cilantro. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, pickled jalapenos.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Layer up the tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish or baking tray with the chopped chicken, spring onions, cheese and pickled jalapeños. Bake for 8 mins or until the cheese is melted.
• To serve, sprinkle with the coriander and eat with your favourite accompaniments.

KICKIN' BUFFALO CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Mix about 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing, cayenne pepper sauce, and butter in a bowl until well blended. Add chicken; toss to coat.
• Spread tortilla chips evenly over prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle tomato, olives, onion, and jalapeno peppers over chips. Spread chicken mixture over vegetables and top with crumbled bacon.
• Combine Mexican cheese blend and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over chicken and tortilla chip mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing and top with cilantro.

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH BEAN AND CHEESE NACHOS

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Arrange 2 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Bake 5 minutes, then flip and continue to bake until crispy, 4-5 minutes more. Carefully spread each tortilla with 2 Tbsp. refried beans; season lightly with salt and dust with cumin. Top with cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges to create nachos.
• Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 tortillas into 1" pieces. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion and tortilla pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 tsp. cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Immediately add broth, tomatoes, chiles and sauce, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover pot, increase heat to high, and bring to a gentle simmer. Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and add chicken. Gently simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Season with adobo sauce, salt, or pepper, if needed. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with nachos, lime wedges, avocado, radish, and cilantro, if using. Season with pepper, if needed, and serve immediately.
• Do Ahead
• Soup (without nachos) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

LOADED BBQ CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
• Combine chicken, barbeque sauce, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Top with 1/2 the chicken mixture and 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese. Place another layer of tortilla chips over cheese and top with remaining chicken mixture and cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

LOADED CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Add the chicken breast to a bowl and season with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and cook chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, and transfer into a bowl.
• Heat another tablespoon of oil, add the onions and cook for a couple minutes until onions are slightly translucent.
• Add the garlic and peppers and cook slightly, then remove from heat. Transfer garlic and peppers to the chicken bowl, then top with lime juice.
• Lay down half the tortilla chips on the skillet, followed by half the fajita mixture, and top with pepper Jack and cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Bake until the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
• Add your choice of topping (optional).
• Nutrition Calories: 1799 Fat: 106 grams Carbs: 165 grams Fiber: 18 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 59 grams
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN NACHOS WITH REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Pour tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread refried beans over the chips. Layer on chicken and jalapenos. Top with Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

CHILI'S CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Saute Chicken, Onion, & Peppers as directed on the Fajita seasoning pack.
• When done, drain mixture and set aside.
• Place Tortilla Chips in a circle on a large plate or platter that is Oven proof or Microwaveable.
• Layer Chicken, Onions, & Peppers on top of the Tortilla Chips.
• Next, Layer Shredded Cheeses on top of the chicken, and top with Jalepenos.
• Place plate in oven (350° just until Cheeses are melted) or microwave on medium.
• When Nachos are ready, add the shredded Lettuce (in the middle of the plate or platter).
• Top the Lettuce with the Salsa & the Sour Cream (and if you like, add Guacamole).
• Grab a cold one and Enjoy!

BUFFALO CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, mix the chicken with the hot sauce and the ranch.
• In a large pan or skillet, lay down half of the tortilla chips, followed by half of the buffalo chicken, Monterey Jack, tomato, and green onions. Repeat with the remaining half of the ingredients.
• Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Arrange tortilla chips on a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. , In a large skillet, cook and stir onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken and taco seasoning. Stir in salsa; heat through. Spoon over chips; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and green onions; serve immediately.

LOADED BARBECUE CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• For the chicken and salsa: Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Bake the chicken nuggets according to the oven method on the package directions. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the salsa. Toss together the corn, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno with brine, olive oil, tomatoes, avocado, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• For the nachos: Combine the beans, adobo sauce and olive oil in a medium bowl. Spread the tortilla chips in an 11-by-15-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Top with the shredded cheese and the bean mixture. Bake on the top rack until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.
• While the nachos bake, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the contents of the flavor packet if included.
• Top the baked nachos with the salsa and chicken bites. Dollop the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the cilantro leaves and jalapeno slices. Serve with lime wedges.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Spread the chips out evenly on a baking sheet. Top with the beans and chicken, then the cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with the lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the top off the head of garlic. Place the garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly. Roast for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the garlic, until soft and golden brown. Let cool completely. Squeeze the peel of each clove to release the garlic.
• In a food processor, combine the garlic, serrano, avocados, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
• Yield: 6 to 8 servings

CREAMY CHICKEN AND JALAPENO NACHOS FROM SILVER PALATE

Steps:

• preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• combine the chicken, cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and grated cheese in a large mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• spread each pita round with a generous amount of the filling. Place on cookie sheets and bake until puffed and bubbling, 5 - 7 minutes. Immediately cut into wedges and serve in a napkin-lined basket.

CHICKEN CHILI NACHOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until no longer pink. Add tomatoes; cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until tomato juice is reduced. Stir in the beans, paprika, cumin and cayenne; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through., Arrange the tortilla chips on 2 large microwave-safe plates; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 25-30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

BUFFALO CHICKEN POTATO SKIN NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Pierce all over with a fork. Rub with 1 tablespoon canola oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Bake the potatoes for 60-70 minutes, until they are soft enough to gently squeeze with an oven mitt. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let sit for 15-20 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
• Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a ⅛-inch-thick border of potato flesh around the edges. Cut each piece in half again lengthwise and once more crosswise to create 2-inch-long triangles.
• Arrange the potato triangles skin-side-up in a single layer on the baking sheet and brush with the melted butter. Flip skin-side-down and brush the insides with melted butter, then season with salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the insides are golden brown. Flip the potatoes skin-side-up again and bake for 8-10 minutes more, until the skins are crispy.
• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the buffalo sauce and butter. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, until the butter is melted. Whisk well to combine. Add the cayenne and white vinegar and whisk to combine.
• Season the chicken breasts on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and the garlic powder.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook without moving until browned, 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until browned on the other side. Pour in the chicken broth, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes more, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
• Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl and shred with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed, 1-2 minutes. (Alternatively, use 2 forks to shred the chicken.) Add the buffalo sauce and ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese and mix to combine.
• Make the pico de gallo: In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and lime juice and stir to combine.
• Set the broiler to high.
• Arrange the potato wedges around the edges and over the bottom of an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Top with the buffalo chicken and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese on top.
• Broil the nachos for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Top the nachos with guacamole, the pico de gallo, blue cheese dressing, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Cut chicken up into 1/2" cubes.
• Heat oil in skillet over med.
• heat and add chicken.
• Pan fry until almost done and sprinkle taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat.
• When done (no longer pink), set aside to cool slightly.
• In a 13 x 9" casserole arrange half the tortilla chips.
• Spread with one can bean dip (fingers must be used for good spreading!) Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the cooked chicken and half the other desired toppings.
• Repeat layers.
• Bake on 325 until the cheese is melted on both layers.
• Ovens vary so just keep watching them and check the under-layer.
• Serve with salsa, sour cream, diced jalapeno's, guacamole, whatever your heart desires.
• *This is also good made with steak (1/4" cubes) instead of chicken.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position.
• In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons safflower oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.
• On a sheet pan or oven-safe platter, layer one-third the tortilla chips and top with one third the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat layering twice more.
• Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted throughout. Remove from oven, top with avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream, and serve immediately.