Best Garlic Chicken Nachos Recipes

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SHEET PAN CHICKEN NACHOS



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Loaded with spicy pulled rotisserie chicken and ungodly amounts of cheese, these chicken nachos are hearty and satisfying - and everyone is happy when you say, "Nachos for dinner!"

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon sauce from can
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded cooked chicken, from 1 rotisserie chicken
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
1 (13-oz) bag tortilla chips
7 cups (28 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese
⅔ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup finely sliced scallions, from 2 to 3 scallions
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Guacamole
Sour cream
Limes wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Do not brown; reduce the heat if necessary.
  • Add the tomato sauce, chipotle peppers and sauce, sugar, cumin, oregano, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cilantro.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and set two racks in the center of the oven.
  • Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer, overlapping slightly, on two 13 x 18-inch baking sheets. Spread the chicken evenly over the chips, followed by the cheeses.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the nachos from the oven, then sprinkle with scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, passing the guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges separately.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: The chicken mixture can be made in advance and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead of time. Warm the chicken to room temperature in the microwave before assembling the nachos.
  • Note: The nutritional information does not include the optional ingredients for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624, Fat 42 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 677 mg, Cholesterol 115 mg

RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN NACHOS



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This delicious and easy to prepare recipe is sure to be a big hit! Hearty enough for a meal. The key is the meat filling -- it also makes a great filling for tacos and quesadillas. This recipe can be modified to meet your own taste. I recommend serving with sour cream and guacamole. Be creative!

Provided by LAURA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 shredded, cooked, whole chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup salsa
½ (12 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ large tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic and white parts of the green onions in canola oil until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Toss until well coated with oil. Stir in the salsa.
  • Arrange tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Spoon the chicken mixture over tortilla chips. Top with Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend and tomato. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onion tops before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 669.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SUPER NACHOS



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For a loaded appetizer, try Rachael Ray's Super Nachos recipe with pico de gallo, beef, beans, cheese and more, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 bags corn tortilla chips in 2 colors or different flavors, such as blue corn, red corn, yellow corn, lime flavored, chili flavored or black bean chips -- pick 2 favorites
4 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for medium to hot heat level
1 small white onion, chopped
1/4 cup, 2 handfuls, cilantro leaves, finely chopped -- substitute parsley if cilantro is not to your liking
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground sirloin
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dark chili powder
1 1/2 ground cumin, half a palmful
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce, giving you medium to hot heat level
1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3/4 pound pepper jack cheese, shredded, about 2 1/2 cups
Sour cream
Chopped scallions
Chopped black olives
Diced pimento
Sliced avocado, dressed with lemon juice
Hot pepper sauces

Steps:

  • Arrange a mixture of 2 varieties of corn chips on a very large platter or use your broiler pan as a platter.
  • Combine salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside for flavors to marry.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil, garlic, onion and peppers to the pan and saute 2 minutes, then add meat and crumble with wooden spoon. Season meat with salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper sauce. Cook meat 5 minutes, then stir in beans and reduce heat to low.
  • In a medium sauce pot, melt butter and add flour to it. Cook flour and butter 1 to 2 minutes over moderate heat, then whisk in milk. When milk comes to a bubble, stir in cheese with a wooden spoon. Remove cheese sauce from the heat.
  • Pour cheese sauce evenly over the massive spread of chips and top evenly with beef and beans and the pico de gallo. UBER NACHOS! Serve immediately as is or, garnish with your choice of extra toppings from the toppings list.

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Everyone needs a go-to nacho recipe. Change this chicken version by using leftover shredded pork or brisket, and barbecue sauce instead of salsa. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups nacho tortilla chips
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
2 green onions, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN NACHOS



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This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor. My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner! -Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium sweet red peppers, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2-1/4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
7-1/2 cups tortilla chips
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
2 to 3 teaspoons diced pickled jalapeno peppers, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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