Nacho Chicken
Take your nachos to the next level with this Nacho Chicken recipe. Perfect for adding a kick of flavor to your loaded nachos or as a filler for you quesadillas, enchiladas, or tacos.
Ingredients
Add to Freezer Bag:
- 2 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can Petite diced tomatoes
- 1 Lime Juiced
- 1/2 cup Diced Onion
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipes name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker, and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes with quick pressure release. *If chicken isn't cooked through after 20 min, shred and return to pressure cooker on saute setting.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to liquid. Allow the meat to sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Turn oven on to broil.
- Arrange tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Spoon chicken mixture over tortilla chips; top with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and other desired toppings.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and chips are looking toasty.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with diced green onions before serving.
- Serve with your favorite dips, such as guacamole, salsa, or queso.
Other Serving Suggestions:
- This chicken can also be used as a filler in quesadillas, chicken tacos, taco salads, or enchiladas.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 953IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
Nacho Chicken Recipe Label