Description
These Loaded Chicken Nachos feature seasoned ground chicken cooked with fajita spices, layered generously over crispy tortilla chips and topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh vibrant garnishes. Perfectly baked to gooey perfection and served with refreshing avocado, tomatoes, jalapeño, and a dollop of sour cream and salsa, this recipe offers a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal that’s packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 500g chicken mince
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning (or blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, Cajun spice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 red onion, finely diced
Toppings and Sides
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or light crème fraîche
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup coriander (cilantro), chopped
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F) to prepare for baking the nachos later.
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken mince to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
- Season Chicken: Stir in the fajita seasoning and cook for another minute to allow the spices to blend into the chicken. Remove the pan from heat.
- Arrange Chips: Spread a large layer of tortilla chips evenly in a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet.
- Layer Chicken and Cheese: Evenly distribute the cooked seasoned chicken over the tortilla chips. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
- Bake Nachos: Place the assembled nachos in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven. Top immediately with chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeño, chopped green onions, and fresh coriander.
- Serve: Serve the loaded nachos hot with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- You can substitute chicken mince with ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- Use low-fat cheese and light sour cream to reduce calories and fat content.
- To keep chips crispy, serve immediately after baking.
- Fajita seasoning can be homemade by mixing chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.
