Chicken Nachos

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Chicken Nachos). Super-simple but totally killer nachos! These are to die for with some guacamole, sour cream and salsa. If it's too spicy for you, just leave out the cayenne.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Nachos

Ingredients

2 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 (12 ounce) package corn tortilla chips

or as needed

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies

drained

Margaritas

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together the chicken vegetable oil and cayenne pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes or longer if desired.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and fry until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 of the chicken 1/4 of the chilies and 1/4 of the cheese over the chips. Repeat layers ending with cheese on the top.

Step 4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Nachos

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 510.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.6g 43%

Carbohydrates: 40g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 30.3g 47%

Saturated Fat: 11.3g 57%

Cholesterol: 58.8mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 367.6IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 52%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 22.4mg 37%

Folate: 15.8mcg 4%

Calcium: 104.1mg 10%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 94.4mg 34%

Potassium: 255mg 7%

Sodium: 886.1mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 272.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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