Description
Spicy “Crockpot Chicken Nachos” deliver a fiesta of flavors straight from Mexican cuisine’s playbook. Layers of crispy tortilla chips, tender shredded chicken, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll devour with pure excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 cups salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa con queso
Toppings and Extras:
- 1/2 bag tortilla chips
- 1 8 ounces (226 grams) bag of shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly positioned.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken, creating a moisture base for cooking.
- Generously sprinkle taco seasoning across the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Secure the lid and set the crockpot to high temperature, cooking for approximately 60 minutes.
- Midway through cooking, introduce half of the salsa, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Reduce heat to low, continue cooking for 2 hours, gently stirring at periodic intervals.
- Once chicken is tender, use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate strands.
- Incorporate remaining salsa and salsa con queso into the shredded chicken, mixing until well combined.
- Return the mixture to low heat, allowing ingredients to integrate for 30-45 minutes.
- If excess liquid is present, incrementally increase heat to high, stirring every 10 minutes until desired consistency is achieved.
- Select a serving plate and arrange tortilla chips in a single layer.
- Carefully spoon the seasoned chicken mixture atop the chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Liberally sprinkle shredded cheese over the nachos.
- Optional: Place nachos in microwave for 30-35 seconds to melt cheese thoroughly.
Notes
- Control moisture by adjusting cooking time, checking liquid levels periodically to prevent soggy nachos.
- Experiment with different protein options like shredded beef or pulled pork for variety in this versatile recipe.
- Select low-sodium taco seasoning and broth to manage salt content for health-conscious diners.
- Customize toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole to enhance flavor profile and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg