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Chicken Nachos with a Cajun Kick
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Chicken Nachos with a twist. Cajun twist, that is. Hearty enough to make a meal from, or have as an appetizer/party food.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
18
minutes
mins
Total Time
33
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine
American, Cajun, Mexican
Servings
4
servings
Calories
874
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
8
ounces
corn chips
12
ounces
grated cheese
cheddar, Monterey Jack or a combination
½
pound
boneless chicken breast
Creole or Cajun seasoning
1
teaspoon
Tabasco Chipotle Smoked Pepper Sauce
8
ounces
queso sauce
cheese dip
Pickled jalapeno slices
lettuce
chopped
tomatoes
diced
Black Beans
Sour Cream
Cilantro
chopped
Instructions
Spray chicken lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle liberally with seasoning.
Grill or cook in skillet over medium high heat until done, about 8 minutes (depending on thickness).
Let chicken cool and then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Spread chips over 10x15 cookie sheet.
Top chips with chicken, grated cheese, jalapenos and black beans.
Cook in 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
While nachos cook heat queso in microwave until stirring consistency, 30 seconds at a time.
Stir in Tabasco Chipotle Smoked Pepper Sauce and heat thoroughly, stirring frequently.
When nachos come out of oven ladle queso over nachos.
Top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to customize the topping however you like!
Nutrition
Serving:
0.25
recipe
Calories:
874
kcal
Carbohydrates:
40
g
Protein:
42
g
Fat:
61
g
Saturated Fat:
27
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
11
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12
g
Trans Fat:
0.4
g
Cholesterol:
164
mg
Sodium:
1869
mg
Potassium:
494
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
4
g
Vitamin A:
1239
IU
Vitamin C:
2
mg
Calcium:
886
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
Cajun chicken nachos
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