Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos
Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos bring together crisp tortilla chips piled with juicy salsa-tossed shredded chicken and a gooey Cheddar–Jack blanket. Bright green onion tops and fresh tomato add a pop of freshness against the cheesy, savory layers. Ideal for game day, casual dinners, or a shareable appetizer platter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and the garlic; cook and stir until the onions are just tender.
- 3
Stir in the shredded chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper; toss until evenly coated. Stir in the salsa.
- 4
Arrange the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Spoon the chicken mixture over the tortilla chips; top with the shredded cheese and the tomato.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the green onion tops before serving.
- Calories 480.08 kcal High
- Protein 21.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.06 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.48 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 59.59 mg Moderate
- Sodium 715.49 mg High
- Fiber 2.33 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.46 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.95 g Low Source
- Calcium 465.15 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source
- Potassium 241.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 76.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 24.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cantina Style Chicken Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 480.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 480.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantina-Style Chicken Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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