Nacho Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Nacho Chicken combines tender chicken with zesty salsa and creamy cheese for an easy weeknight dinner. Every bite is a delightful crunch and melt-in-your-mouth experience. Make it tonight for a dish everyone will crave!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 optional guacamole
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. This is the perfect temperature to get everything nice and bubbly.
- 2. While the oven is heating up, take the chicken breasts and place them on a foil-covered baking sheet. This makes for easy cleanup!
- 3. Evenly distribute the salsa over the top of each chicken breast. Make sure to cover them well so every bite has that zesty flavor.
- 4. Next, dollop the sour cream onto each breast. It’s great for adding creaminess and balancing out the salsa.
- 5. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top. This will give your dish that signature crunch. Don’t be shy; the more, the better!
- 6. Now, pop the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. As it cooks, the smell will start to fill your kitchen, making your mouth water.
- 7. Once the timer goes off, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. This is the moment you sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese over each chicken breast. It’s the key to a gooey, melty topping that everyone loves.
- 8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9. Finally, remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Top with guacamole if desired before serving.
Notes
- Tip 1: Make sure your chicken breasts are thin. I buy the ones from Costco which are really thick so I half them lengthwise to make thin breasts.