Loaded Chicken Nachos (25 Minutes)

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If you’re looking for a delicious and quick meal, look no further than these loaded chicken nachos! On the table in just 30 minutes, this dish features crispy tortilla chips, juicy chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a whole slew of delicious toppings that everyone will love. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz. tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  5. Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tortilla chips, making sure to cover them evenly.
  7. Spoon the cooked chicken over the cheese.
  8. Top the chicken with the diced tomatoes, cilantro, black olives, jalapeño pepper, and avocado.
  9. Bake the nachos in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Serve the nachos with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

There are so many delicious toppings you can add to this like avocado, black olives, green peppers, chopped onion, artichoke hearts, and sauteed mushrooms — the options are really endless! If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge overnight then reheat in the oven to crisp up the following day. Enjoy!

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