Cheesy Chicken Nachos Recipe

"This is a recipe i found in a Kraft What's Cooking magazine while i was looking for recipes to make for Superbowl Sunday. I did make a few changes to the original recipe. This went over quite well!!!"

Original is 7 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (367.8 g)
Calories 531.1
Total Fat - 19.2 g
Saturated Fat - 5.8 g
Cholesterol - 80.1 mg
Sodium - 964 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 53.3 g
Dietary Fiber - 6.5 g
Sugars - 11.3 g
Protein - 38.9 g
Calcium - 357.9 mg
Iron - 5.7 mg
Vitamin C - 23.3 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat the tomato sauce, lime juice and seasonings in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in zucchini and corn; cook 3 to 4 mins or until chicken is no longer pink. (This will depend on thickness of chicken pieces)

Step 4

Reduce heat and stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.

Step 5

Pour into a serving vessel, sprinkle with remaining cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and serve with nacho chips.

Tips

No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

Make sure to buy boneless, skinless chicken for this recipe.
Try to find pre-shredded Tex Mex cheese for convenience.

Ingredient substitutions

Replace the chicken with tofu: This substitution is a great way to make the recipe vegan-friendly, as well as reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in the dish.
Replace the Tex Mex shredded cheese with vegan cheese: This substitution is a great way to make the recipe vegan-friendly, as well as reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in the dish.

Variations

Vegetarian Nachos Replace the chicken with 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed. Cook the zucchini and corn for 5-7 minutes, until tender. Add the beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then proceed with the recipe as written.

Vegan Nachos Replace the chicken with 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed. Replace the cheese with vegan cheese and omit the sour cream. Cook the zucchini and corn for 5-7 minutes, until tender. Add the beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then proceed with the recipe as written.

Serve with

Guacamole Salad - This delicious and easy-to-make salad is the perfect accompaniment to the cheesy chicken nachos. It's a great way to add a fresh and healthy component to the meal, while also adding a delicious burst of flavor.

Mexican Street Corn: This flavorful side dish is a perfect complement to the guacamole salad. It's easy to make and adds a sweet and savory flavor to the meal. The creamy mayo and cheese sauce make it a great addition to the cheesy chicken nachos and will help balance out the flavors.

FAQ

Q: What type of chicken should I use?

A: You can use either boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken pieces.

Q: What temperature should the oven be set to?

A: The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).