Best 8 Chicken Nacho Scoops Recipes

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Chicken Nacho Scoops are a delightful and versatile dish that combines the flavors of classic Mexican cuisine with the convenience of handheld scoops. These crispy tortilla shells are filled with tender chicken, a blend of melted cheeses, and an array of flavorful toppings, making them perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With variations to suit different preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, these Chicken Nacho Scoops are sure to satisfy any craving. From the classic combination of chicken, cheese, and salsa to unique twists like BBQ pulled chicken and black bean and corn salsa, there's a recipe for every taste. Get ready to indulge in this irresistible appetizer or main course that's bursting with flavor and fun!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces tomato sauce
A few dashes hot sauce
1 large bag tortilla chips
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack (approximately -- you may need more or less)
1/4 cup jarred jalapeno slices
1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
3 green onions, green and white parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder all over the chicken breasts.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the skillet and set aside. To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, hot sauce and 2 cups hot water and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then return the shredded chicken to the liquid and simmer on low until everything is hot and bubbly.
  • Assemble the nachos in 2 ways: Sprinkle a layer of tortilla chips onto 2 ovenproof plates or baking dishes. Sprinkle both with cheese and then a layer of chicken; repeat twice more with each layer getting smaller in circumference. Finish with an extra sprinkling of cheese. Bake just until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve one dish as is. On the other, layer on the jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Super-simple but totally killer nachos! These are to die for with some guacamole, sour cream and salsa. If it's too spicy for you, just leave out the cayenne.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortilla chips, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture, and fry until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 of the chicken, 1/4 of the chilies, and 1/4 of the cheese over the chips. Repeat layers ending with cheese on the top.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 886.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SHEET PAN CHICKEN NACHOS



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Loaded with spicy pulled rotisserie chicken and ungodly amounts of cheese, these chicken nachos are hearty and satisfying - and everyone is happy when you say, "Nachos for dinner!"

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon sauce from can
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded cooked chicken, from 1 rotisserie chicken
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
1 (13-oz) bag tortilla chips
7 cups (28 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese
⅔ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup finely sliced scallions, from 2 to 3 scallions
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Guacamole
Sour cream
Limes wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Do not brown; reduce the heat if necessary.
  • Add the tomato sauce, chipotle peppers and sauce, sugar, cumin, oregano, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cilantro.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and set two racks in the center of the oven.
  • Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer, overlapping slightly, on two 13 x 18-inch baking sheets. Spread the chicken evenly over the chips, followed by the cheeses.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the nachos from the oven, then sprinkle with scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, passing the guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges separately.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: The chicken mixture can be made in advance and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead of time. Warm the chicken to room temperature in the microwave before assembling the nachos.
  • Note: The nutritional information does not include the optional ingredients for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624, Fat 42 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 677 mg, Cholesterol 115 mg

CILANTRO & LIME CHICKEN WITH SCOOPS



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I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and I wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken to serve in tortilla cups. You can make this party dish ahead of time to free yourself for time-sensitive dishes. Serve it in tortilla chip cups or any other savory crispy cup you like. Enjoy leftovers over salad greens or wrapped up in tender tortillas for burritos. - Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h45m

Yield 16 servings (4 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 cups frozen petite corn (about 5 ounces), thawed
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Minced fresh cilantro
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with chili powder and lime juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until tender., Remove chicken; discard cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add corn and salsa; cook, covered, on low about 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally., Transfer to a large bowl, if desired. Stir in cheese, pepper and green onions. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with tortilla scoops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NACHO SCOOPS



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Serve your clan a big ol' platter of these fun and crazy-tasty nacho bites as you cheer for your team. You'll score big with tortilla chips filled with creamy, spicy cheese and beef! -Raine Gottess, Coconut Creek, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened, cubed
1 package (12 ounces) tortilla chip scoops
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream and pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and chopped green chilies. Cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes., Reduce heat to low. Stir in the pepper jack, process cheese and cream cheese until melted., Place 4 dozen scoops on an ungreased baking sheet. Add a rounded teaspoon of beef mixture to each. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend., Bake at 375° until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish each with sour cream and a jalapeno pepper slice. Repeat with remaining tortilla chip scoops.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN NACHO SCOOPS RECIPE



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Provided by SemiDomesticatedMama

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag Tortilla Scoops chips
2 cups cooked & chopped chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1 jar salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Spread tortilla scoops on foil lined baking sheet. Sprinkle pepper jack cheese over top. Spread chicken over top of cheese. Add cheddar cheese, covering each scoop. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and diced tomato on top and salsa on the side.

RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN NACHOS



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This delicious and easy to prepare recipe is sure to be a big hit! Hearty enough for a meal. The key is the meat filling -- it also makes a great filling for tacos and quesadillas. This recipe can be modified to meet your own taste. I recommend serving with sour cream and guacamole. Be creative!

Provided by LAURA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 shredded, cooked, whole chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup salsa
½ (12 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ large tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic and white parts of the green onions in canola oil until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, salt and pepper. Toss until well coated with oil. Stir in the salsa.
  • Arrange tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Spoon the chicken mixture over tortilla chips. Top with Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend and tomato. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onion tops before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 669.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN NACHO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 white onion, finely diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, plus slices for topping (remove seeds for less heat)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 sprigs cilantro
1 15-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus whole chips for topping
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 ounces American cheese, diced
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine the tomato paste, tomatoes, potato, zucchini, onion, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, cumin, cilantro and hominy in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the crushed tortilla chips, the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on low, 7 1/2 hours. Add the chicken and cook 30 more minutes.
  • Combine the cheese and milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave, whisking occasionally, until melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with tortilla chips, the cheese sauce and sliced jalapeno.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily shred the chicken.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can also use a blender or a meat grinder to shred the chicken.
  • Be sure to drain the canned chicken well before shredding it.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful nacho scoop.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings for your nacho scoops.
  • Nacho scoops are a great appetizer or snack for parties or gatherings.

Conclusion:

Chicken nacho scoops are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for parties or gatherings. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty and satisfying snack that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give chicken nacho scoops a try!

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