Delicious Chicana Chicken Nachos Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Chicana Chicken Nachos recipe. Loaded with tender chicken, flavorful spices, melted cheese, and topped with your favorite nacho fixings, this dish is perfect for parties, game nights, or simply enjoying a cozy night at home. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing snack in no time. It's the perfect combination of cheesy, spicy, and savory flavors that will satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bag of tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Sliced jalapenos, to taste
• Sour cream, for serving
• Guacamole, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken with the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
3. Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Top the chips with half of the seasoned chicken and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, chicken, and cheese.
4. Bake the nachos in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
5. Remove the nachos from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole.
6. Serve the Chicana Chicken Nachos immediately and enjoy!

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