Chicken Nachos Recipe: Easy & Family-Friendly
You can make this tasty and fun appetizer in a matter of minutes! Absolutely worth your time – even our four-year-old loved them!
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced or Shredded
- 1/2 bag Tostitos or other Favorite Tortilla Chips We used party-sized Tostitos Scoops.
- 3/4 bag Fiesta Blend Shredded Cheese or Similar
- 4-5 Jalapenos, Cut into Wheels (optional) Skip this ingredient or make two separate trays for kids to enjoy their own batch!
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast and cut into pieces or shred.
- If desired, cut jalapenos into wheels of preferred thickness. (Use caution not to touch eyes or other sensitive areas after handling peppers.)
- Put a layer of Tostitos or other tortilla chips in the bottom of a glass Pyrex pan.
- Scatter cooked chicken breast and jalapenos if desired.
- Sprinkle Fiesta blend shredded cheese or a similar cheese on top of the chips and toppings.
- Add more tortilla chips on top of this layer.
- Repeat the above steps, adding more chicken, peppers, and cheese so chips are evenly covered.
- Add another layer of chips if needed, along with more toppings and cheese. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Next on the list – we will be trying buffalo chicken nachos and barbecue chicken nachos! So glad we have a football season to enjoy with yummy food like this chicken nachos recipe.
If you have other favorite tips for nachos made with chicken, please share in the comments below!
If you have other favorite tips for nachos made with chicken, please share in the comments below!