Southwest Chicken Nachos
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast - chopped into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- Tortilla chips
- 2 cups 3 pepper cheese, or jalapeno cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream

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- 4 teaspoons pickled jalapeno, finely chopped 
 
This casserole-like method of preparing nachos
is so easy to do and so delicious. Top it with a jalapeno sour cream mixture for a terrific blend
of Southwestern flavors. This dip
recipe
is perfect for football parties or any special celebration with friends and family.
 
Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.

  • In mixing bowl, combine chicken and lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.

  • In skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Saute bell peppers
    until crisp-tender; approximately 3 minutes; transfer to a bowl.

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoons oil in the skillet and cook garlic, cumin, and oregano; stir approximately
    1 minute.
  • Sir in beans and cook until heated through; season with salt and
    pepper.

  • Layer tortilla chips on the bottom of the baking dish, then sauteed peppers, beans, chicken,
    and cheese; all in that order. Repeat, starting with a layer of tortilla chips.

  • Place in the oven and bake until cheese is melted.

  • While the nachos are baking, mix the sour cream and pickled jalapenos in a small dish. Serve
    as a sauce for the nachos. Add more jalapenos to reach desired heat.


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