Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos
The ultimate comfort food, Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or a fun gathering, these delicious nachos will satisfy your cravings. Enjoy them topped with your favorite fixings for an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Microwave-Safe Plate
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken use storebought rotisserie chicken to save time
- ½ cup red enchilada sauce
- about 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
- ½ cup cooked black beans
- ½ cup bell peppers diced small (I used red and yellow)
- ½ cup corn I used frozen; thaw before using
- 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
- ¼ cup pico de gallo
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro finely minced
- guacamole sour cream, or your other favorite Mexican-inspired fixings, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the shredded chicken and red enchilada sauce. Stir to combine well, ensuring each piece of chicken is coated in the sauce. Set this aside for a moment; the flavors will meld beautifully.
- Now, take a large microwave-safe plate or shallow bowl and layer your corn tortilla chips in a flat pattern. Try not to overlap them too much; you want each chip to get a fair share of the toppings!
- Begin layering your toppings. Evenly distribute the saucy chicken mixture over the chips, followed by the black beans, bell peppers, and corn. Make sure every chip gets some love!
- Next, sprinkle the Mexican shredded cheese blend generously over the top. The more cheese, the better!
- Microwave the plate on high for about 2 minutes, but keep an eye on it. Every microwave is different, so stop every 30 seconds to check on the cheese. You want it melted and bubbly.
- Once the cheese is melted, carefully remove the plate from the microwave. It will be hot, so watch out!
- Now it’s time to garnish! Evenly sprinkle the pico de gallo and cilantro over the nachos. Feel free to add any optional toppings like guacamole or sour cream to elevate the flavors.
- Serve the nachos immediately while they’re warm and fresh. They’re best enjoyed right away!
- As you dig in, encourage everyone to get their hands on the nachos and customize their toppings as they please. Enjoy the laughter and the deliciousness!
Notes
- If you prefer: you can bake the nachos at 375F for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted.