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    Shredded Chicken Nachos

    BY: Kimberly Grabinski PUBLISHED: 16 Jan, '22 UPDATED: 20 Mar, '23 Leave a Comment

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    5 from 3 votes

    These shredded chicken nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Loaded with chicken, cheese, and toppings, they're oh-so-good; you won't even miss the traditional nachos! As a bonus, it's incredibly easy to put together.

    shredded chicken nachos with tomatoes and sour cream on top

    If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, I bet you'll also enjoy our delicious, traditional chicken enchiladas and tortilla strips.

    Contents
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🍽 Ingredients notes
    • 🔪 How to Make Shredded Chicken Nachos
    • 🥗 Favorite Nacho Toppings
    • 🍳 Cooking Tips
    • 🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 👪 Serving size
    • 🗃️ Relates Mexican Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    Is there anything more satisfying than a bowl of tortilla chips topped with veggies, tons of melted cheese, vibrant homemade salsa, heaps of creamy sour cream, and flavor-packed chicken? Well,  tacos and beef enchilada casserole are pretty strong contestants, but these cheesy shredded chicken nachos are so good you'll want to have one every night.

    I believe what makes these shredded chicken nachos so unique is the boneless skinless chicken breasts slow cooked in zesty salsa verde sauce. The sauce infuses the chicken with so much flavor; I don't recommend skipping it.

    I kept the toppings simple to easily add your favorites and create your dream shredded chicken nachos.

    The best thing about these chicken nachos is that they're so simple to prepare. All you got to do is cook the chicken in a slow cooker, then layer the cheesy tortilla chips with toppings, and VOILA, your nachos are ready to devour.

    You should definitely keep this restaurant-style chicken nachos recipe on hand for parties, events, and holidays.

    🍽 Ingredients notes

    These baked cheese crisps are the ideal complement to these nachos. I adore how crispy they are. They're really delicious!

    Garnish: these nachos have a wonderful, rich taste thanks to the tart and tangy sour cream, which adds a lot of character to them. The delicate yet pleasant flavor of green onion adds to the mild and great flavor of this dish.

    Ingredient Swaps

    Chips: I was out of corn tortilla chips (which is classic for nachos), so I made cheese chips instead. They are equally delicious and, of course, healthy.

    Chicken: you can replace chicken breast with rotisserie chicken. Ground beef, ground turkey, grilled shrimps are excellent subs for the shredded chicken.

    Cheese: I'm a huge fan of cheddar cheese. It works beautifully in nacho recipes, but American cheese, sharp cheddar, Monterrey jack cheese, and Mozzarella are fantastic options. And if you like things spicy, try Pepper Jack cheese.

    shredded chicken nachos with tomatoes and sour cream on top

    🔪 How to Make Shredded Chicken Nachos

    These chicken nachos are so easy to make -no baking, just cooking the chicken and layering! While the chicken will take a while to cook, the results will be worth it.

    1. Place the chicken breast in your slow cooker.
    2. Pour salsa verde over chicken and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
    3. About ¾ of the way through cooking, shred chicken and continue to cook until ready to serve.
    4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cheddar cheese chips according to the instruction provided on the label.
    5. Spread a layer of half the cheesy nacho chips in a platter or baking sheet. Top with half the seasoned chicken and half the shredded cheese. Repeat the process with the halves left.
    6. Garnish with green onions and diced tomatoes. Feel free use to use your favorite nacho toppings instead. Check out excellent topping ideas you can try below.
    7. Serve immediately.

    🥗 Favorite Nacho Toppings

    There are endless possibilities when it comes to classic nachos toppings. Your creativity and imagination is the only limit here. You can keep it simple as I did or go all out with these fantastic fresh toppings suggestions:

    • Guacamole
    • Pico de gallo
    • Avocado
    • Sliced black olives
    • sliced jalapenos
    • Cilantro
    • Sliced green onions
    • Lime juice
    • Black beans
    • Refried beans
    • Hot sauce
    one chicken nachos with tomatoes and sour cream on top

    🍳 Cooking Tips

    Here are a few tips that can help you make the best-shredded chicken nachos every time;

    • I didn't season my chicken because the salsa verde and toppings ooze so much flavor but feel free to use seasonings of your choice. Garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and taco seasoning are great options.
    • To avoid soggy nachos, serve salsa, sour cream, and any other sauce on the side.
    • If you have a tight schedule, cook the chicken the day before you're planning to make the nachos.
    • It's best to prepare the nachos in a baking sheet or large pan to ensure even layering.
    shredded chicken nachos with tomatoes and sour cream on top

    🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

    What do you do with leftover nachos?

    You may use leftover chicken nachos as a basis for another meal. You may transform leftover nachos into chicken enchiladas—a dish with significant similarities to nachos—by layering them with some essential ingredients like cheese and corn tortillas.

    How do you store nachos overnight?

    After eating them, the best way to keep your nachos is in a sealed container with the ingredients separated. It's simpler to reheat nachos this way, and it helps prevent them from absorbing odors from your refrigerator. I recommend no more than 2 days.

    shredded chicken nachos with tomatoes and sour cream on top

    👪 Serving size

    The next time you're looking to try something new other than the typical nachos, give this shredded chicken nachos recipe is a shot. It's insanely delicious; I guarantee your whole family will enjoy it.

    It might not be the quickest nachos recipe out there, but it is the easiest you'll ever make. This recipe serves 4, so you can scale up or down depending on the crowd size.

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    📋 Recipe

    shredded chicken nachos with tomatoes and sour cream on top

    Shredded Chicken Nachos

    These shredded chicken nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Loaded with chicken, cheese, and toppings, they're oh-so-good; you won't even miss the traditional nachos! As a bonus, it's incredibly easy to put together.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 446kcal
    Author: Kim Grabinski

    Equipment

    • 1 Slow cooker / crockpot
    • 1 Wooden spoon
    • 1 Platter/baking sheet

    Ingredients
     

    • Cheddar cheese “chips”
    • 1 - 16 oz jar salsa verde
    • 4 large chicken breasts
    • 1 tomato
    • Sour cream
    • Salsa
    • Shredded Cheese
    • Green onion

    Instructions

    • Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
    • Pour salsa verde over chicken and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
    • About ¾ of the way through cooking, shred the chicken and allow to continue to cook until ready to serve.
    • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cheddar cheese chips according to the recipe.
    • Top the chips with the shredded chicken and your favorite nacho toppings.

    Notes

    • I didn't season my chicken because the salsa verde and toppings ooze so much flavor but feel free to use seasonings of your choice. Garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and taco seasoning are great options.
    • To avoid soggy nachos, serve salsa, sour cream, and any other sauce on the side.
    • If you have a tight schedule, cook the chicken the day before you're planning to make the nachos.
    • It's best to prepare the nachos in a baking sheet or large pan to ensure even layering.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1762mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1945IU | Vitamin C: 11.7mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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