Description
A delicious and indulgent Loaded Chicken Nachos Feast that combines seasoned ground chicken, fresh toppings, and melted cheese on a bed of crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning or a blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, and Cajun spice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sour cream or light crème fraîche
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow to fully preheat.
- Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Incorporate fajita seasoning and stir well, sautéing for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Evenly spread tortilla chips in a large oven-safe skillet or on a baking sheet.
- Distribute the cooked chicken mixture evenly over the chips, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place skillet or baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Remove nachos from the oven. Top with avocado, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- For a spicier version, use more jalapeños or add hot sauce.
- Can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg