Description
These loaded chicken nachos are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory seasoned chicken, gooey cheddar cheese, and a variety of fresh toppings. Perfect for sharing, these nachos are quick to make and customizable to your liking.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
500 g chicken mince
1 package fajita seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 red onion, finely diced
For the Fajita Seasoning (if making your own):
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Nachos:
200 g shredded cheddar cheese
200 g tortilla chips
For the Toppings:
1 avocado, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeno, sliced
Sour cream or light crème fraîche
Green onions, sliced
½ bunch coriander, chopped
Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced red onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the chicken mince and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir in the fajita seasoning and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Nachos: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a skillet or baking sheet. Spoon the cooked chicken mixture over the chips, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the nachos in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Add Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven and top with chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeño, green onions, and coriander. Serve with sour cream or crème fraîche and salsa on the side.
Notes
- Swap chicken mince for ground beef, turkey, or plant-based mince for a different protein option.
- Use Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a blend of Mexican cheeses for variety.
- Experiment with different chips like blue corn chips or sweet potato chips.
- Adjust the heat by adding more jalapeños or using a milder pepper.
- Add black beans, corn, or olives to the nachos for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
