Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. I’ve tried many chicken and nachos dishes in restaurants, and they so often fail because the chicken is dry and lacking in flavor. I’ve perfected my homemade chicken nachos with a couple of twists that make the dish as awesome as it can be. I think you’re going to love it!
What You’ll LOVE About My Chicken Nachos
Instead of rotisserie chicken, I cook the chicken with onions, peppers, tomato sauce, and spices for deliciously tender and juicy chicken. Salsa con queso adds a whole new dimension of flavor for extra cheesy nachos.
Let’s talk about how to make chicken nachos, shall we?
FOR THE CHICKEN Vegetable Oil. For cooking. Vegetables. Onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic. Chicken. Use boneless, skinless chicken breast, chicken thigh, or a combination. Chicken thighs are usually more juicy. Tomato Sauce. Seasonings. Chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. You can also use your favorite taco seasonings. FOR THE CHICKEN NACHOS Tortilla Chips. Salsa con Queso. Use your favorite brand, or use my Homemade Nacho Cheese Recipe for a homemade flavor bomb! Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Or use any of your favorite melty cheeses, like Monterey jack, pepper jack, or a blend. Jalapeno Peppers. Fresh are great, but you can also use pickled jalapenos. For Topping. Guacamole or diced avocado, chopped tomato, fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream or Mexican crema – use your favorites!
Stir in the tomato sauce and seasonings and simmer until it is fork tender. Shred the chicken, then simmer it in the sauce a couple minutes. Cooking the chicken this way is a big key in adding flavor to your chicken nachos. Bake until the cheese is melted. Boom! Done! Your chicken nachos are ready to serve. Look at all that melty cheese and juicy chicken! Add all of your favorite toppings, my friends! Try it with black beans! I’m ready to dig right into this. I dare you to resist. You can reheat the nachos on a baking sheet in the oven, or use your air fryer or toaster oven. Try layering on extra crispy tortillas to enjoy again. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my chicken nachos recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
