If you’re really hungry and wanting “fun food” as my husband calls it, place your bets on these cheesy chicken nachos. The meat is tender and succulent and the dish is very versatile. Pile your nachos high with any toppings that you see fit. I used salsa, sour cream, black olives, and onions. Yum!
Check out what my pals over at The Pioneer Woman had to say about this recipe:
“The chicken is super flavorful and every-so-slightly spicy, and piled on chips with a bunch of melted cheese, it’s about the best football food you can ask for.”
The chicken in this recipe is definitely super flavorful! You’ll see why when you discover the way that it is cooked. So very spicy and savory. I agree that these nachos would make excellent football party food. You’ll be scoring touchdowns in your tummy!
Ingredients
4 whole Boneless, Skinless Tyson Chicken Breasts
2 Tablespoons Ortega Taco Seasoning
2 Tablespoons McCormick Chili Powder
Morton Salt As Needed
1/4 cup Bertolli Olive Oil
1 can (8 Ounces) Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
2 cups Hot Water
Several Dashes Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
Tostitos Tortilla Chips
Kraft Cheddar Jack Cheese, Freshly Grated
Instructions
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning and chili powder. Rub in the seasoning as much as you can.
Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts on both sides until deep golden and totally done in the middle, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
Whisk in the tomato sauce and the hot water (plus the hot sauce) and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm. Taste and adjust seasonings (may need salt, depending on the taco seasoning you use.)
Shred the chicken with 2 forks and transfer the shredded chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat it in the sauce and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
To build the nachos, build several layers of chips, cheese, and chicken, ending with a small layer on top. Microwave the dish (or put it in a 350-degree oven if ovenproof) until the cheese is totally melted.
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Quick Tip: Top these nachos with your favorites fixins such as salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, and diced tomatoes.
Thank you to The Pioneer Woman for this great recipe.
