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Best Creamy Chicken Nachos

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Layers of saucy, spicy shredded chicken and lots of cheese make these chicken nachos a winning snack, appetizer, or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups hot water
  • Several dashes hot sauce
  • Good tortilla chips
  • Cheddar jack cheese, freshly grated
  • Optional: pico de gallo, sour cream, sliced black olives, sliced green onions, cilantro leaves, guacamole

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning and chili powder. Rub in the seasonings as much as you can.
  2. Heat the 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.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk in the tomato sauce, hot water, and several dashes of hot sauce and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm. Taste and adjust the seasonings (you may need to add a little salt, depending on the taco seasoning you use).
  4. Shred the chicken using two forks, then transfer the shredded chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat it in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more hot water and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
  5. To build the nachos, layer the chips, cheese, and shredded chicken on a heat-proof dish in several layers, ending with a small layer on top. Microwave the dish (or place it in a 350ºF oven if oven-proof) until the cheese is totally melted.
  6. Serve as is or add whatever extras you'd like! Dive into it immediately.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated cheese and serve immediately to enjoy the melty texture. Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce. Optional toppings like pico de gallo and guacamole add fresh flavor and texture contrast.

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