Nachos are a regular on our Friday night menu, especially these White Cheddar Chicken Nachos. They are the best! Quick and easy, they feed two people very generously or more as part of an appetizer spread.
The Ingredients
- Tortilla Chips
- Nacho Chicken- I highly recommend making this Nacho Chicken for these- they add so much flavor! That said, some leftover Carnitas would also be tasty.
- Red Onion- You can substitute with yellow onion or leave them off.
- White Cheddar- For best results, shred the cheese yourself. Pre shredded cheese tends to not melt as nicely. Feel free to substitute regular cheddar, Monterey Jack or another favorite cheese.
- Red Pepper Flakes- These add a nice touch of spice to the nachos! Sensitive to spice? Reduce them or leave them off altogether.
The Method
- Layer tortilla chips, followed by chicken, onions, cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Repeat with remaining layers.
- Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy!
Leftover Storage
These nachos are best enjoyed fresh. However, leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in an oven safe dish and heat at 350 for 5-10 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Serving White Cheddar Chicken Nachos
Load these nachos up with all of your favorite toppings and sides! Some ideas:
- Guacamole or sliced avocado
- Diced fresh tomatoes
- This Corn and Black Bean Salsa or
- My favourite Easy Salsa (Ready in 5 minutes!)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced jalapenos
Dietary Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
Alternate Baking Dishes
You can make these in any oven safe dish you have on hand! Cooking time may be reduced with less layers so start checking after 10 minutes.
- 3 layers in a 9x9 inch dish
- 2 layers in a 9x13 inch dish or sheet pan
- 1 layer on a 12x16 inch sheet pan or double the recipe to make 2 layers.
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Ingredients
- 5-7 oz tortilla chips (a little over half of a 295 g/10 oz bag)
- 1 and ½ cups Shredded Nacho Chicken
- ¼ red onion finely chopped (about ½-3/4 cup)
- 4 cups white cheddar cheese
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
- In a 10 inch cast iron skillet (see post for other options), lay tortilla chips in a single layer, covering the entire bottom. Top evenly with ½ cup shredded chicken, followed by 2-4 tablespoon chopped red onion, and finally 1 ⅓ cup grated cheddar. Sprinkle with ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on spice preferences.
- Repeat with an additional two layers in the same order. Place skillet in the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot with desired toppings and dips.
Carrie Robinson
These would be perfect to serve for those upcoming game days! Can't wait to dig right in. 🙂
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Carrie!
Andrea
My favorite cheddar cheese on these delicious nachos. Can't wait to dig in!
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Andrea!
Nathan
This has me craving nachos now! Love how easy this recipe is, I can just pop out and grab a couple of things to put it together. Definitely going on the list to make in the next couple of days!
Janessa
I hope you love them!
Elizabeth
I'm drooling! I wish I had these for lunch right now. Definitely trying these.
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Elizabeth!
Amy
Nachos are the best game food ever! These were awesome and super easy to throw together.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Amy!