Roasted Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos
Loaded roasted salsa verde chicken nachos topped with melted pepper Jack cheese, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro. The perfect party appetizer or easy dinner recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
5 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 white onion, halved
2 cups salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
1 (15-ounce) bag tortilla chips
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
2–4 ounces crumbled Cotija cheese
1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 radishes, thinly sliced
½ cup sour cream
Instructions
Place the chicken in a large pot. Add bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, and enough water to fully cover the chicken. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally, about 10–15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the chicken rest in the cooking liquid for 3–5 minutes. Drain and shred the chicken using two forks. Toss the shredded chicken with 1 cup of salsa verde in a large bowl.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and position the rack in the center.
Spread half of the tortilla chips onto a rimmed baking sheet. Top with one-third of the chicken mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Add the remaining chips, another 1 cup of cheese, the remaining chicken, and finish with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with Cotija cheese, avocado slices, cilantro, and radishes. Serve with sour cream and the remaining salsa verde.
Notes
Use sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños before baking. Homemade salsa verde adds the best flavor, but store-bought works well for convenience.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/roasted-salsa-verde-chicken-nachos/
