Southwest Chicken Nachos Recipe 415

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Chicken: Combine the olive oil, ancho chili powder, cumin, salt and lime juice. Stir and pour over the chicken. Toss and let the chicken sit while you preheat your grill. Grill the chicken on medium-high for about 6 to 8 minutes a side or until fully cooked. Remove and let cool a bit. Sprinkle the chicken with a handful of fresh cilantro before chopping it into small bits. Nachos: Scatter a layer of whole grain tortilla chips on the bottom of 4 oven-safe baking dishes. Top the chips with a little grated cheddar cheese, chopped chicken, a spoonful of grilled corn salsa, black beans and then repeat with another layer of chips, cheese, chicken, salsa, beans and a final layer of cheddar cheese. Bake in a preheated 375°F until the cheese is melted and the chips are a toasty golden color. Remove and let cool before topping and enjoying!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Place cheese, salsa, beans and chicken in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring halfway through cooking, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.
• Stir in sour cream dip and bell peppers. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot. Serve over tortilla chips. Topping will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

SOUTHWESTERN MACHO NACHOS

Steps:

• Toss chicken and hot sauce; set aside.
• Place half the crackers in single layer on microwaveable plate. Top with half the chicken mixture and half of the next 4 ingredients. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Top with half of the sour cream, salsa and cilantro. Serve immediately. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

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

SOUTHWESTERN NACHOS

Steps:

• Cut each roast in half; place in two 5-qt. slow cookers. Combine the apple juice, garlic, salt and, if desired, liquid smoke; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or until tender. , Preheat oven to 375°. Shred pork with 2 forks; place in a very large bowl. Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar and honey. Divide tortilla chips between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes; top with pork mixture. Combine corn, beans, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice; spoon over pork mixture. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt cheese with milk. Drizzle cheese sauce over nachos.

SOUTHWEST STEAK NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F.
• Season steak and sweet peppers with salt and pepper. Place peppers on a lined baking sheet and put seasoned steak on top. Bake for 25-30.
• Let rest for 10 minutes. Shred steak with a fork and put in a medium bowl along with peppers.
• Add cheese and southwest seasoning. Toss together.
• On a lined large baking sheet, line pan with tortilla chips and top with half of the cooked steak/sweet pepper mixture, repeat. Set aside.
• Directions for Salad:.
• Combine lettuce and sliced tomatoes in a bowl. Set aside.
• Directions for Cheese Sauce:.
• Before you start sauce, place nachos in oven for 10 minutes while you make your sauce.
• Add butter and flour to sauce pan on medium-high heat and make blonde roux. Gradually add half & half, constantly whisking. Sauce will thicken. Add cheese and seasoning. Mix together.
• Add drained Rotel. Keep on low heat until ready to put on nachos.
• Directions for Dressing:.
• Mix 1st five ingredients until smooth with a hand mixer.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix with a spoon or small hand whisk.
• Building the Nachos:.
• Ladle cheese sauce over nachos and top with salad.
• Dress with avocado ranch dressing.
• Serve immediately!