Description
Loaded Chicken Nachos Feast is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines seasoned ground chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and a colorful mix of fresh toppings on a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner, this recipe creates a delicious Mexican-inspired snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1.1 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (or a blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, and Cajun spice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
Toppings
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sour cream or light crème fraîche
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Sauté Onions: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced red onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Cook Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Season Chicken: Stir in the fajita seasoning (or chili powder blend) thoroughly, sauté for an additional minute to blend the flavors, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Prepare Nachos Base: Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe skillet or a baking sheet, creating a single layer as much as possible.
- Assemble Nachos: Distribute the cooked and seasoned chicken evenly over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Nachos: Place the skillet or baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately top with chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, chopped green onions, and cilantro for fresh flavor and color.
- Serve: Serve the loaded nachos hot with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer jalapeño slices or by choosing mild salsa.
- For a healthier option, use light cheese and sour cream or a low-fat crème fraîche.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the chips to keep them crispy under the toppings.
- Fajita seasoning can be substituted with a homemade blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt if desired.
- Leftover nachos can be reheated in the oven to help maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving as it can make chips soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
