Shredded Chicken Nachos

Prep:15minCook:25min

Simple comfort food style dinner that's been elevated beyond what you find at a gas station or most restaurants. Note: I also suggest adding some roasted corn that has been cut off the cob for a bit of sweetness.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:36:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

112

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1747.1 kcal (87%)

Total Fat58 g (83%)

Carbs222.2 g (85%)

Sugars8.7 g (10%)

Protein79.6 g (159%)

Sodium1488.5 mg (74%)

Fiber16.2 g (58%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

For the Chicken

Step 1

Add all ingredients for the chicken except the spice mixture into a pressure cooker and cook on high for 10 minutes with a 5 minute natural release.

Step 2

Shred chicken and add the spice mixture to taste.

Step 3

Keep warm until time to serve.

For the Toppings

Step 4

Thinly slice the Serrano pepper.

Step 5

Peel and slice the purple onion in half along its axis and thinly slice. (a mandolin would be useful here)

Step 6

Get pre-prepared toppings ready for usage.

For the Guacamole

Step 7

Slice the avocados in half removing the pit.

Step 8

Mash avocados with a fork or mortar and pestle.

Step 9

Dice the sweet onion.

Step 10

Finely chop the garlic.

Step 11

Juice the lime.

Step 12

Dice the tomato.

Step 13

Combine all prepped ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 14

Optionally add a couple pinches of the taco seasoning.

For the Tortilla Chips

Step 15

Slice the tortillas in half, and then slice each half into thirds.

Step 16

Fry the tortillas in batches until they puff up, get just a bit of color, and the oil stops bubbling.

Step 17

Salt the chips while they are hot.

For the Cheese Sauce

Step 18

Add the butter to a pot and melt.

Step 19

Add the flour to the pot and vigorously mix with the butter until the flour is toasted (30-45 seconds)

Step 20

Add the milk and mix until a roux is formed.

Step 21

Add the cheeses and mix until smooth.

Step 22

(Optionally, but Suggested) Add the cheese spice mixture.

Assembly

Step 23

Add a layer of chips.

Step 24

Add a layer of chicken.

Step 25

Add a layer of cheese.

Step 26

Add a layer of toppings, saving salsa, crema, and guacamole for the the last layer.

Step 27

Repeat at least once more.

Step 28

Top with salsa, crema, and guacamole.

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Shredded Chicken Nachos

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