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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
Pepper Jack Chicken Enchilada-Style Nachos
  1. 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. 2

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir the flour into the melted butter until smooth.

  4. 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. 5

    Spread the chips onto a serving platter; top with the sauce and pico de gallo.

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 1718.46 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 1718.46 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.

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