Shredded Chicken Nachos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Nachos
    2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
    1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
    15 ounces pinto beans, drained
    14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
    4 1/2 ounces green chilies, chopped
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    10 ounces tortilla chips (restaurant style)
    Toppings
    1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
    3/4 cup sour cream
    3/4 cup chunky salsa
    4 medium green onions, sliced
    1/4 cup ripe olives or 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
    2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    1 lime, cut into 12 wedges
Preparation
    In a 3 1/2 quart to 4 quart slow cooker, place chicken thighs.
    Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix.
    Top with beans, tomatoes, chilies, and lime juice.
    Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours.
    Just before serving, place topping ingredients in individual serving dishes.
    Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board.
    Mash beans with slow cooker.
    Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker to mix well.
    To serve, have guests place tortilla chips on serving plates.
    Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto chips.
    Top nachos with desired toppings.
    Chicken mixture can be held on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

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