CREAMY CHICKEN AND JALAPENO NACHOS FROM SILVER PALATE

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Creamy Chicken and Jalapeno Nachos from Silver Palate image

In this sophistacted cousin to the corn tortilla nacho, a creamy blend of chopped chicken and cream cheese is apiced with jalapeno. Lots of grated Jack chsse is folded in, and the all is baked on pita bread until melted and puffed.

Provided by hpitler

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 100 nachos, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, poached and diced
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 pita bread, cut
6 pita bread, separated into rounds

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.

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