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    Home » Recent Posts » Appetizers & Snacks

    Chicken Enchilada Nachos

    Modified: Sep 24, 2024 · Published: Jan 26, 2021 by Katy McAvoy

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    Enchilada Nachos

    Nachos are a classic snack, so why not have them for dinner? Chicken Enchilada Nachos combine two of my favorite dishes into a crowd-pleasing, sheet pan dinner that packs in lots of flavor with minimal effort. It's perfect for game day (or any day).

    Chicken Enchilada Nachos

    What's in Chicken Enchilada Nachos

    • Your favorite tortilla chips (or use homemade tortilla chips)
    • Enchilada sauce (hot or mild)
    • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Onion
    • An avocado
    • Cilantro
    • Lime juice
    • Sour cream
    • Salt

    How to Make Chicken Enchilada Nachos

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 

    Place chicken in an 8x8” dish. 

    Cover with ¾ cup of enchilada sauce. 

    Chicken with enchilada sauce

    Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. 

    Allow chicken to rest until cool enough to handle. 

    Shred chicken using 2 forks or your clean hands. 

    Shredded Chicken

    Set chicken aside. 

    Make the Nachos

    Lay half of the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet. 

    Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and half of the shredded chicken. 

    Top with remaining chips, cheese and shredded chicken.

    Oven-ready nachos

    Bake for 10 minutes. 

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together remaining enchilada sauce with the sour cream, lime juice, and salt. 

    Enchilada Sauce for nachos

    Remove nachos from the oven. 

    Top with onions, avocado, and cilantro. 

    Drizzle nachos with sauce mixture. 

    Enjoy! 

    Chicken Enchilada Nachos

    Tips on Chicken Enchilada Nachos

    What kind of sour cream should I use?

    Regular, light or fat free dairy sour cream all work great in the sauce. 
    (Note: I have NOT tested this recipe with non-dairy sour cream. If you decide to, let me know how it went in the recipe comments!)

    How can I meal prep with this recipe?

    Both the sauce and shredded chicken can be made ahead of time, making them great additions to your weekend meal prep time. The chicken can be made as far in advance as you like, just freeze the cook, shredded chicken. When you're ready to use it, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    I want more toppings! What else can I add?

    Diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, and your favorite salsa would all be delicious additions to these chicken enchilada nachos.

    Drink Pairing

    Elderflower Margaritas

    Try this delicious and easy elderflower margarita on the rocks with your chicken enchilada nachos.

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    Chicken Enchilada Nachos combine two favorite dishes into a crowd-pleasing, sheet pan dinner that packs in lots of flavor with minimal effort. 

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 10 min
    • Total Time: 20 min
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • A large bag of your favorite tortilla chips
    • 1 - 10 oz can enchilada sauce, divided
    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
    • ¼ cup onions, chopped
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
    • ½ tsp lime juice
    • 2 Tbsp sour cream
    • ½ tsp salt

    Instructions

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 

    Cook the Chicken

    Place chicken in an 8x8” dish. 

    Cover with ¾ cup of enchilada sauce. 

    Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. 

    Allow chicken to rest until cool enough to handle. 

    Shred chicken using 2 forks or your clean hands. 

    Set chicken aside. 

    Make the Nachos

    Lay half of the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet. 

    Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and half of the shredded chicken. 

    Top with remaining chips, cheese and shredded chicken.

    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. 

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together remaining ½ cup enchilada sauce with the sour cream, lime juice, and salt. 

    Remove nachos from the oven. 

    Top with onions, avocado, and cilantro. 

    Drizzle nachos with sauce mixture. 

    Enjoy! 

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. April says

      February 04, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      I loved this recipe! So easy and so delicious. Nachos are adult dinner right!? But seriously make these.

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      • MittenGirl says

        February 04, 2021 at 6:05 pm

        So glad you liked them, April!!

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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