DELUXE CHICKEN (OR BEEF) NACHOS

Deluxe Chicken (or Beef) Nachos image

Provided by Laurie Roberts

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CHICKEN (OR BEEF) NACHOS
1 bag restaurant style tortilla chips
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts roasted and seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper
1 can(s) black beans, drained
1 c salsa (i like my brother-in-law's recipe and will post that)
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c guacamole
1/2 c sour cream
1 can(s) black olives, sliced
1/3 c jalapeno peppers, diced (i use mezzeretta deli style in a jar - either tamed or hot but you could also use fresh)
1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
GUACAMOLE
1 large ripe avocado, mashed
1 Tbsp ranch dressing, bottled
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 c salsa
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Season chicken breasts with cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth or water and roast in 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours or until fork tender.
2. Layer entire surface of a large cookie sheet with tortilla chips. Sprinkle some of the cheese on top.
3. Shred or chop the chicken and layer it on top of the chips and cheese. Next add the black beans, then the salsa.
4. Top with the rest of the cheese and put in oven at 325 for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Sprinkle with the diced jalapenos and onions. Dollop the sour cream and guacamole over all.
6. Top with sliced black olive and chopped tomato. Serve with more salsa on the side and enjoy!!!