Chicken Nachos
Chicken nachos are a fun and delicious dish with crispy tortilla chips, flavorful shredded chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like guacamole. Perfect for parties or family dinners!
Ingredients
Tortilla Chips
- 250 g tortilla or plain corn chips Note 1
Shredded Chicken
- 700 g chicken thighs or breast (skinless boneless) Note 3
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth, separated liquid stock
- 3 tbsp lime juice Note 4
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp cumin powder
- 3 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Quick Guacamole
- 2 medium avocados
- 3 tbsp coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice from 1 large lime
Toppings
- to taste sour cream
- to taste coriander/cilantro leaves
- to taste jalapeno, sliced or chopped
Cheese
- 250 g shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Note 2
Instructions
Chicken for Nachos
- Heat 1.5 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, chicken broth, lime juice, and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper).
- Add the chicken and simmer until cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
Quick Guacamole
- In a bowl, mash the avocados.
- Mix in the chopped coriander/cilantro and lime juice.
Nachos
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- On a baking tray, spread the tortilla chips.
- Top with the shredded chicken and shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serving
- Serve the chicken nachos hot from the oven. Top with generous scoops of quick guacamole, sour cream, cilantro/coriander leaves, and sliced jalapenos.
- Use a spatula to serve them right onto plates, allowing everyone to dive in!
Notes
Store leftovers separately and reheat in the oven before serving. For a vegetarian option, use black beans and corn instead of chicken.