Best Spicy Chicken Nachos Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHICKEN NACHOS



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Liven up the party-or at least the appetizer table-with nachos topped in a spicy, bubbly mix of chicken, cheese, black beans and more. Serve it straight from the slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (16 oz) Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers, cut into cubes
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 package (9 oz) frozen cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, cubed
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
Large tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place cheese, salsa, beans and chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • Stir in sour cream, bell pepper and onions. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 45 minutes longer or until mixture is hot.
  • Serve with tortilla chips. Topping can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PLANTAIN CHIP NACHOS WITH SPICY CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 serrano chile pepper (1/2 minced, 1/2 sliced)
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Grated zest of 1 lime, plus the juice of 2 limes
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 4 cups)
1/2 mango, diced
1 beefsteak tomato, diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
1 8-ounce bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 5-ounce bags plantain chips
1 8-ounce container guacamole

Steps:

  • Make the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all but 1/2 cup onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in the minced serrano, chile powder and zest and juice of 1 lime; stir 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken broth and chicken and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the mango salsa: Combine the mango, sliced serrano, reserved 1/2 cup diced onion, the tomato, cilantro, the juice of the remaining lime and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  • Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until foaming, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until smooth.
  • Reheat the chicken mixture, if necessary. Arrange the plantain chips on a platter. Top with half of the cheese sauce, the chicken, remaining cheese sauce, guacamole and mango salsa.

SPICY CHICKEN NACHOS



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Make and share this Spicy Chicken Nachos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Stephen McChes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 24 chips, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 lb boneless chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons mild picante sauce
1 tablespoon chopped coriander or 1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup mild picante sauce
6 soft corn tortillas, cut into quarters (about 6 to 7 inches in diameter) or 6 packaged corn chips

Steps:

  • To prepare chicken, in a cup combine cumin, oregano, salt. coriander and red pepper. Sprinkle spice mixture on both sides of chicken.
  • In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once oil is hot, cook chicken for 6 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. If using chicken thighs, cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning occasionally. Cool slightly, shred, and set aside.
  • To prepare the bean topping, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once oil is hot, cook garlic and onion 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add beans and picante sauce; heat through. With fork or potato masher, coarsely mash beans; set aside.
  • To prepare the corn chips, heat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange corn tortillas on a large cookie sheet, overlapping slightly to fit. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Cool slightly.
  • Arrange corn chips on a large oven-proof serving plate or in a large shallow baking dish. Spoon some bean topping on each com chip. Top with shredded chicken and cheddar cheese. Drizzle with picante sauce. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 417.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 21.4

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN NACHOS



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Fire up the grill for delicious Sweet and Spicy Grilled Nachos. Sweet HEINZ BBQ sauce & sliced jalapenos make this grilled chicken nachos recipe a winner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup HEINZ BBQ Sauce Classic Sweet & Thick, divided
6 cups tortilla chips (6 oz.)
1/4 cup drained pickled jalapeño slices, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice and 2 Tbsp. oil until blended. Drizzle over chicken in shallow dish. Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from lemon juice mixture; discard lemon juice mixture. Brush both sides of onions evenly with remaining oil.
  • Grill chicken and onions 10 min. or until onions are tender, turning onions after 5 min. Remove onions from grill. Turn chicken; brush with 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce. Grill 3 to 5 min. or until done (165ºF).
  • Chop onions and chicken coarsely. Place chicken in medium bowl; toss with remaining barbecue sauce.
  • Spread chips onto bottom of disposable 13x9-inch foil pan sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken, onions, peppers and cheese. Cover with foil. Place pan on grill grate; grill 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 19 g

SPICY CHICKEN NACHOS



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A great appetizer for game day. From my "Simple Down Home" cookbook.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz fully-cooked, mexican-seasoned shredded chicken
1 small bag tortilla chips
1 can(s) 14.5 oz. can pinto beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
pickled jalapeno slices or fresh jalapeno slices (seeds removed) - optional
guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large baking sheet with sides, arrange tortilla chips evenly. If you want an easy clean-up - line your baking sheet with parchment paper. : )
  • 2. Spread chicken shreds over chips, followed by pinto or black beans. Add cheddar cheese and jalapeno slices if desired, over top.
  • 3. Bake 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Place nachos on a platter and serve with guacamole and sour cream, if desired.

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