Chicken Nachos

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This simple chicken nachos recipe is made with layers of tortilla chips, green chiles, and cheese. Serve them with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

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 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

Directions

1 Combine chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; let stand at least 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat; set aside.
4 Meanwhile, spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1/4 chicken, 1/4 chiles, and 1/4 cheese. Repeat layers three more times ending with cheese.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and nachos heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.