Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos
Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos pile crisp tortilla chips with tender chicken and a creamy, chile-studded sauce for a rich, mildly spicy bite. Melty pepper jack adds a gentle kick while fresh pico de gallo brightens each mouthful, making it perfect for game day snacking, casual appetizers, or a fun weeknight treat.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté the onion, jalapeno pepper, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, chicken, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
- 3
Stir the flour into the melted butter until smooth.
- 4
Mix the flour-butter mixture and sour cream into the chicken mixture; cook and stir until the sauce thickens, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the pepperjack cheese to the sauce and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Spread the chips onto a serving platter; top with the sauce and pico de gallo.
- Calories 1730.69 kcal High 87%
- Protein 58.72 g Good Source 117%
- Carbohydrate 173.85 g 63%
- Total Fat 92.92 g High 119%
- Saturated Fat 31.72 g High 159%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 190.57 mg High 64%
- Sodium 1541.0 mg High 67%
- Dietary Fiber 9.33 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 2.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 719.46 mg Good Source 55%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 533.79 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 15.54 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 28.71 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada Style Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 1730.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1730.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos healthy?
- Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 1730.69 calories and 58.72 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1541.0 mg (67% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 31.72 g (159% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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