Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos

Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos

These loaded chicken enchilada nachos

are an excellent choice for a festive game day or movie night. They feature all the classic flavors of chicken enchiladas, layered on top of crispy tortilla chips and topped with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

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North American, Mexican, Comfort Food, Dairy-Free, Appetizers, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Lunch, Sides, Snacks, Grill, Date Night, Game Day, Party, Weeknight, Fall, Summer, Big Batch, Mashup, Special Occasion

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Quick

Under 1 Hour

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 420 chicken stocks
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - salt (to taste)
  • - pepper (to taste)

Nachos

  • 300 g shredded chicken
  • - tortilla chip
  • 200 g shredded mexican cheese blend

Garnishes

  • 115 g sour cream
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • - fresh cilantro (optional)
  • - queso fresco (optional)
Lemons and Lime

Preparation

  1. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the oil and flour. Whisk together and cook gently until it resembles wet sand, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the tomato paste and whisk. Add chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir.
  3. Bring up to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml).
  4. Toss the shredded chicken with about ½ cup (120 ml) of the reserved sauce.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Place a layer of tortilla chips in a skillet or bake dish. Add a layer of cheese and half the chicken mixture. Drizzle some enchilada sauce over the top.
  7. Add a second layer of tortilla chips followed by another layer of cheese and the remaining chicken. Drizzle with sauce.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Top with sour cream, diced tomato, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately.
  10. Enjoy!
Yumi Holding a Basket of Fresh Vegetables

Nutrition

calories

306

carbohydrates

7g

fat

20g

fiber

0g

protein

19g

sugar

2g

Last updated on 2024-09-03

Tips

  • kiki28382

    "Well... this was AMAZING! We normally buy enchiladas from Costco but I have been desperate to find a recipe for enchilada sauce so we can make our own. I found this recipe and we had left over fajita chicken. I didn’t use as much chilli powder as recommended but it came out incredible! Definitely adding this to the dinner list 😍😊"

    5 years ago

  • monisaa

    "I make this all the time and it’s very yummy! On my lazy days I just buy a pre-made enchilada sauce to make it faster and easier!"

    7 years ago

  • yarbs

    "Compliment with mezcal"

    6 years ago

  • Catherine Zaegel

    "My husband and I make this all the time. Very easy to make and tastes great."

    7 years ago

  • Ashley Liauw A Fong

    "Tasted AMAZING, would definately make this again!"

    7 years ago

  • Adrian & Eleann

    "I followed the recipe as is, and I turned out so good!"

    5 years ago

  • elliep98

    "It was so very good! And so easy to make too! Would reccomend for parties or just a chill movie night!"

    7 years ago

  • kpesh

    "Double the chicken"

    6 years ago

  • Stephanie Shimkus

    "I made mine, with beef and beans instead of chicken, turned out great. I also added tomatoes onto the first layer. I also might have cheated, and used store bought enchilada sauce and chips. watching the video it was clear they made their own chips. I just did not feel like making my chips."

    6 years ago

  • Lizeth Burr

    "I triple or quadruple the enchilada sauce recipe so that I can freeze extra for another night."

    6 years ago

  • katebakes11

    "These turned out great! I didn’t have a cast iron skillet so I just did it in a baking dish"

    5 years ago

  • aliciaxkelly

    "this dish was bloody amazing although i was unable to serve with the cilantro leaves and cheese, however it made my whole family full with smiles. the chilli definitely gave it that kick i desired."

    6 years ago

  • Jessica Wieden

    "Made this for dinner and it was a big hit! I added diced onions, just sprinkled them on top of the chicken layer. Also topped with stove avocado. So good!"

    5 years ago

  • annatuell

    "would make 100% again"

    6 years ago

  • Caressa Willemkens

    "So delicious! I just added a tomato salsa on top 🤤"

    5 years ago

  • Billie Carlton

    "I didn't add the cilantro and added sliced onion. It came out very good. Loved it"

    5 years ago

  • snowy064

    "I made two of these and I loved it. It tasted SOO good but tip if u want to make two of these (I did that) DONT ADD DOUBLE CHILLI POWDER it made it too spicy which I don't mind but my family doesn't handle spice like me 😂."

    5 years ago

  • carrieaa

    "I didn’t have any chicken on hand so I used the rest of my r taco beef I had left over from taco night"

    5 years ago

  • Sharna Spiteri

    "Super easy to make and so yummy!"

    6 years ago

  • kiki28382

    "Well... this was AMAZING! We normally buy enchiladas from Costco but I have been desperate to find a recipe for enchilada sauce so we can make our own. I found this recipe and we had left over fajita chicken. I didn’t use as much chilli powder as recommended but it came out incredible! Definitely adding this to the dinner list 😍😊"

    5 years ago