Description
Crockpot Chicken Nachos are a delicious and easy recipe perfect for gatherings, featuring shredded chicken, cheese, and toppings served over crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes (or drained canned, if preferred)
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 bag (12 ounces) tortilla chips
- Sour cream, for serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over them. Pour the salsa on top, then add the black beans and corn. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it in the crockpot using two forks and mix it with the other ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. On a large baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer. Top with half of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, jalapeños (if using), and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced green chilies or use spicy salsa.
- If using cooked rotisserie chicken, skip the slow-cooker step and add it to the black bean/salsa/corn mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg