Best 5 Chilis Classic Chicken Nachos Recipes

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Nachos, a beloved Tex-Mex dish, are a delightful combination of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and a variety of toppings. Whether you prefer classic nachos with just cheese and salsa or enjoy loading them up with your favorite ingredients, this versatile dish is perfect for any occasion. From quick and easy nacho recipes to more elaborate ones, this article offers a collection of delicious nacho recipes that will satisfy any craving.

**Recipes Featured:**

1. **Classic Chicken Nachos:** Experience the timeless flavors of nachos with this classic recipe featuring tender chicken, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings.

2. **Loaded Nachos:** Take your nachos to the next level with this loaded version packed with flavorful ground beef, a variety of cheeses, and your favorite nacho toppings.

3. **Black Bean Nachos:** Indulge in a vegetarian delight with these black bean nachos featuring a hearty combination of black beans, roasted vegetables, and a tangy salsa.

4. **Sweet Potato Nachos:** Looking for a healthier nacho option? Try these sweet potato nachos made with roasted sweet potato slices, black beans, and a refreshing avocado salsa.

5. **Nacho Fries:** Craving something unique? These nacho fries are made with crispy french fries topped with melted cheese, chili, and all the classic nacho fixings.

6. **Nacho Dip:** Enjoy nachos in a dippable form with this creamy nacho dip made with a blend of cheeses, spices, and your choice of toppings.

No matter your nacho preference, this article has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, grab your tortilla chips, and get ready to indulge in a nacho feast!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI NACHOS



Chili Nachos image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 to 6 ounces good-quality tortilla chips
8 ounces grated Cheddar Jack cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups chili, recipe follows, heated
4 pounds ground beef
6 cloves garlic, minced
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder, or more as desired
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more as desired
Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour) or regular cornmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • On an ovensafe plate, arrange some of the chips in a single layer, overlapping them slightly. Sprinkle on a good layer of cheese, then add a layer of the chili, then another round of chips, cheese and chili. Keep going until you feel you've successfully built Mount St. Nacho!
  • Put the plate in the oven and heat the nachos until the cheese is totally melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Then dive right in and devour them.
  • In a large, heavy pot, brown the ground beef with the garlic over medium heat until the beef is totally cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off most of the excess fat, leaving a little behind for moisture and flavor. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; if the liquid level seems low, add up to 1 cup water to keep it from burning.
  • After an hour, stir in the kidney and pinto beans. In a small bowl, combine the masa harina with 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork until it's smooth. Pour the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, then taste the chili and adjust the seasonings. Simmer the chili for another 10 minutes to thicken, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
  • Fill freezer bags with 2-cup portions and freeze them flat for easy stacking (or freeze in other freezer-safe containers).

CHICKEN CHILI NACHOS



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Layering the ingredients is the key to great nachos. For this rendition, spoon the chicken chili over the tortilla chips and top with peppers and a combination of cheeses.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

Monterey Jack cheese
Cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips
Hearty Chicken Chili
Sliced pickled jalapenos
Sour cream
Salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grate the cheeses and set aside. Lay the tortilla chips on a plate and top with spoonfuls of chili, jalapenos, and the grated cheeses. Repeat, adding another layer.
  • Bake for 3 minutes to melt the cheese, then broil for 30 seconds. Top with sour cream and salsa.

CHICKEN CHILI NACHOS



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This is a "dash in the pan" dish that's always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and two kinds of beans, so they make a filling snack. -Karen Horning, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (13-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until no longer pink. Add tomatoes; cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until tomato juice is reduced. Stir in the beans, paprika, cumin and cayenne; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through., Arrange the tortilla chips on 2 large microwave-safe plates; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 25-30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHILI'S CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS (COPYCAT)



Chili's Chicken Fajita Nachos (Copycat) image

Corn Tortilla Chip's topped with moist and tender strip's of Chicken,Onions,& Peppers,(sauteed with Fajitas seasoning mix) Topped with melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar Cheese,& Jalepenos. Served with lettuce, salsa, & sour cream.

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 tortilla chips (Large and whole, not broken)
1 (1 ounce) envelope of mccormicks fajita seasoning mix
1 uncooked boneless chicken breast (cut in strips)
1 vidalia onion (cut in half and sliced)
1 bell pepper (cut in half, deseeded, then sliced into strips)
1 jalapeno (deseeded and cut in slices)
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup lettuce (shredded)
1/2 cup of pace thick & chunky salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute Chicken, Onion, & Peppers as directed on the Fajita seasoning pack.
  • When done, drain mixture and set aside.
  • Place Tortilla Chips in a circle on a large plate or platter that is Oven proof or Microwaveable.
  • Layer Chicken, Onions, & Peppers on top of the Tortilla Chips.
  • Next, Layer Shredded Cheeses on top of the chicken, and top with Jalepenos.
  • Place plate in oven (350° just until Cheeses are melted) or microwave on medium.
  • When Nachos are ready, add the shredded Lettuce (in the middle of the plate or platter).
  • Top the Lettuce with the Salsa & the Sour Cream (and if you like, add Guacamole).
  • Grab a cold one and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1440.3, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 1655.5, Carbohydrate 150.2, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 9, Protein 47.9

NACHOS DE CHILI'S GRILL COPYCAT



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Nachos cooked on tostados with beans, chili and cheese. Great for the game with cold beer. This is really good with leftover fajita meat, shredded chicken, cripy bacon, bbq brisket, pulled pork or taco meat. Another twist is subsitute chopped chipotles in adobo sauce instead of sliced jalepenos. You can always cut the tostados after pulling from oven and let guest apply thier own toppings.

Provided by sctdvdltl

Categories     Cheese

Time 13m

Yield 24 nachos, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tostados (flat whole tortillia chips)
12 ounces refried beans (pinto or black bean puree)
6 ounces fajita meat (optional)
4 ounces hot dog chili (i use Wolf brand)
4 ounces melted Velveeta cheese
9 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
4 ounces sliced jalapenos (pickled or fresh also good chopped)
6 ounces sour cream
6 ounces guacamole (or sliced avocados)
6 ounces pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Pre-heat broiler rack on top.
  • Heat beans on stove top or microwave.
  • Heat chilli and cut up chunks of velveta on stovetop or microwave to create a dip.
  • Shred cheese.
  • Lay tostadas flat on baking sheet.
  • Spread beans on tostadas.
  • Spread chili cheese dip on tostadas.
  • Optional fajita meat (chicken or beef) placed on top of tostadas.
  • Spinkle Colby Jack on top of tostadas.
  • Place Jalepenos on top of tostada.
  • Place in oven untill cheese has thoroughly melted but not burned tostadas this does not take long with a broiler.
  • Take out of oven.
  • Top with sour cream.
  • Top with avocado slices.
  • Top with pico de gallo.
  • Using a large knife slice tostadas in quarters and place on serving dish.

Tips:

  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor in your nachos.
  • Use Good Quality Cheese: Use a blend of melting cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack, for a gooey, flavorful topping.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Spread the nachos out evenly on a baking sheet to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Bake at a High Temperature: Bake the nachos at a high temperature (usually 400°F or higher) to get a crispy texture.
  • Add Toppings After Baking: Add your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños, after baking to prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Serve Immediately: Nachos are best enjoyed immediately after baking, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Chili's classic chicken nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients and a little preparation, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a party or just want a tasty snack, these nachos are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

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