Chicken Fajita Nachos
These Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita Nachos are a great appetizer when hosting a game night with friends or when you need a quick weeknight meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 273kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps olive oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, very thinly sliced
- 1 white onion, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsps fajita seasoning
- 1 rotisserie chicken, finely shredded (should equal about 2 cups)
- 1 lime, juice
- tortilla chips sturdy ones are best, you want to make sure they can hold all the toppings!
- 1 cup shredded mexican cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps cilantro, chopped
- guacamole, sour cream, or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven’s broiler to high and place the rack 4 inches from the heating element.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the peppers, onions, and salt and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Then mix in 2 tbsps of the fajita seasoning and continue cooking until the onions are translucent and peppers are soft, about 4-5 more minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, 1 tbsp of olive oil, the lime juice, and the remaining fajita seasoning to the pan. Toss to coat the chicken in the seasoning for about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- Arrange half the tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet and top with half the chicken mixture and half the shredded cheese. Repeat with the second layer and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Garnish with sliced jalapeños and cilantro. Serve warm with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
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Notes
- If you don't have a mandoline to slice the peppers and onions with, I suggest finely dicing them instead. If they are too thick, they will weigh down the chips, causing them to break when pulling apart the nachos.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 0.3mg
