Best 6 Kick Ass Nachos Using Leftover Chilli Con Carne Or Chicken Recipes

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Nachos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are perfect for parties and potlucks, and can be easily customized to suit your tastes. This article provides three nacho recipes that are sure to please everyone.

The first recipe is for classic nachos, made with tortilla chips, cheese, and your favorite toppings. The second recipe is for pulled pork nachos, which are topped with tender and flavorful pulled pork. The third recipe is for vegetarian nachos, which are topped with a variety of grilled vegetables.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. You can choose your favorite type of cheese, toppings, and even the type of tortilla chips. Nachos are a great way to use up leftover chili con carne or chicken, and they are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 NACHOS



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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).

72 MARKET STREET KICK-ASS CHILI



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If you like your chili with a kick, this meaty, spicy one has it. The recipe calls for "chili-grind" meat, a cut you can ask your butcher to grind. The restaurant uses Bass ale but feel free to use any ale you like. This is the chili that I make for pot-lucks, in part because it is requested, but also I can be pretty sure it will be consumed before the party is over. The recipe was developed by chef Leonard Schwartz at the 72 Market Street Restaurant in the Venice community of Los Angeles, California. The restaurant is no longer there but many of their recipes live on in print. For example, you can find the restaurant's meat loaf recipe in the New Basics Cookbook by Rosso and Lukins. This chili recipe was published in the Los Angeles Times.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 lb bacon, diced
3 lbs beef stew meat, chili grind
1 1/2 lbs pork butt, chili grind
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 2/3 cups white onions, chopped
2 jalapenos, diced
1 3/4 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh chili peppers, minced, such as New Mexico serranos or 2 1/2 tablespoons california green chilies
2 1/2 tablespoons ground pastilla chilies
1 1/4 tablespoons cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
salt (to taste)
1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lb plum tomato, diced
6 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups ale
3/4 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; strain and reserve drippings for another use, set bacon aside.
  • Saute beef and pork in a hot skillet with peanut oil until brown; add onions and jalapenos, cook until onions are tender.
  • Add oregano, cumin, New Mexico and pastilla chiles, cayenne, garlic and salt to taste; stir then add tomato puree, tomatoes, water and ale.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, simmer until the meat is tender, about one hour.
  • Add bacon and sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1547.2, Fat 108, SaturatedFat 39.8, Cholesterol 388.5, Sodium 1179.6, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 16.5, Protein 106.6

CHICKEN CHILLI CON CARNE



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Not too keen on red meat? Try our chicken version of chilli con carne, with all the richness of the classic dish. It's the perfect sofa supper on cold nights

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 mixed peppers, sliced (use red, yellow or orange peppers)
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 small bunch of coriander, stalks finely chopped and leaves roughly chopped
½ tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1-2 tsp chipotle paste
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato purée
300ml chicken stock
1 small cinnamon stick
4 chicken thighs, bone-in
400g can black beans
400g can kidney beans, drained
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
20g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)
cooked rice or tortilla chips
guacamole and soured cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a casserole dish over a medium heat, and fry the onion and peppers for 10-12 mins, or until softened. Add the garlic, coriander stalks, ground coriander, cumin and chipotle paste, and fry for 2 mins more. Tip in the tomatoes, tomato pureé and stock, then add the cinnamon stick. Nestle the chicken thighs into the mixture, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 45 mins or until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken from the casserole and transfer to a chopping board, then shred the meat off the bone using two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pan, then tip in the black beans along with the liquid from the can, the drained kidney beans, vinegar and chocolate. Stir well to combine all of the ingredients and melt the chocolate, then turn the heat up to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 mins, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick, season to taste and stir though most, or all of the coriander leaves (you can reserve a few leaves to scatter over at the end, if you like). Serve the chilli with rice or tortilla chips, topped with guacamole and soured cream, if using, and scatter over any remaining coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

KICKIN' BUFFALO CHICKEN NACHOS



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These hearty, dude-pleasing nachos are bursting with flavor. The combination of the crunchy tortilla chips with the spicy buffalo chicken and the cool blue cheese dressing make the perfect accompaniment to a frosty cold beverage (or two!) and are great any time of day. The recipe serves 4, but sharing is optional!

Provided by bakingmecrazy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
¾ cup blue cheese salad dressing, divided
½ cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (13 ounce) package restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips (such as Tostitos®)
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
½ cup sliced black olives
⅓ cup diced red onion
¼ cup pickled jalapeno pepper slices
4 ounces precooked bacon, crumbled
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix about 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing, cayenne pepper sauce, and butter in a bowl until well blended. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  • Spread tortilla chips evenly over prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle tomato, olives, onion, and jalapeno peppers over chips. Spread chicken mixture over vegetables and top with crumbled bacon.
  • Combine Mexican cheese blend and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over chicken and tortilla chip mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing and top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1531.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

KICKED-UP NO-BAKE NACHOS



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From Emeril. Sinfully delicious. The chorizo/cheese sauce with the cool avocado/tomatoes topping is perfection. Great game time dish.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup diced chorizo sausage
1 cup chopped white onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup canned chopped mild green chili
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups grated medium cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
18 ounces tortilla chips
pickled jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
chopped grilled green onion, for garnish
chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • For queso: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until fat starts to render, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and chopped chiles, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly add the cream and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cheeses and cook, stirring, until melted and well incorporated. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • Spread the corn chips in a thick layer across a large heat-proof tray or decorative platter.
  • Ladle the chili con queso over the chips in an even layer. If desired, top with jalapeno slices. Evenly arrange the chopped avocados, green onions, and cilantro over the cheese layer and top with dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.
  • On the show Emeril layered these, i.e. chips, queso, toppings, chips, queso, toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060.4, Fat 76.7, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 152.4, Sodium 1432.6, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34

Tips:

  • To make the nachos extra cheesy, use a combination of shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  • For a bit of a kick, add some diced jalapeños or a dollop of sour cream to your nachos.
  • If you don't have any leftover chili, you can use a store-bought chili or even a can of chili beans.
  • To make the nachos vegetarian, use black beans or lentils instead of meat.
  • Nachos are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.
  • You can also add other toppings to your nachos, such as sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes, or crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Kick-ass nachos are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. They're perfect for parties, game day, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dish, give kick-ass nachos a try!

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