Description
This delicious Cheesy Chicken Nacho Platter is perfect for game day or a cozy evening at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 bag (about 12 oz) tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, combine cooked chicken with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Layer Chips: Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken over the chips. Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top.
- Bake: Place the platter in the preheated oven and bake for about 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and top with jalapeños if using. Dollop with sour cream and salsa. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Chicken Options: Rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken works well for this recipe.
- Vegetarian Version: Substitute chicken with black beans or grilled vegetables.
- Cheese Alternatives: Feel free to use other cheeses like Pepper Jack or Colby for variety.
- Spice Level: Adjust the number of jalapeños or omit them to modify the heat level.
- Crispier Chips: For extra crisp, bake the tortilla chips solo for 3 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 platter
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg