How to Make Chicken Enchilada Nachos - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, then you're in for a treat with this delicious and flavorful recipe for Chicken Enchilada Nachos. This dish combines all of your favorite Mexican flavors in one satisfying and satisfyingly crunchy dish. Perfect for game day, a casual dinner with friends, or simply for when you're craving a tantalizing and hearty snack, these nachos are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 2 cups tortilla chips, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, jalapeno pepper, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth.
  • Mix flour-butter mixture and sour cream into chicken mixture; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add pepperjack cheese to sauce and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread chips onto a serving platter; top with sauce and pico de gallo.
  • Nutrition

    554 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 959mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 271mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 332mg