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Chicken Fajita Nachos

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @onestopchop19 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, trimmed)Meat450 g
  • fajita seasoning (about 2 tsp)Spices2 g
  • all purpose seasoning (about 2 tsp)Spices2 g
  • smoked paprika (about 1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • avocado oil (about 2 tsp)Pantry10 ml
  • soy sauce (about 1 tsp)Pantry5 ml
  • lime (large, juiced)Produce1 piece
  • fajita peppers (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • salted butter (2 tbsp)Dairy28 g
  • whole milk (1 cup)Dairy240 ml
  • hatch green chiles (canned, drained)Pantry113 g
  • pepper jack cheese (half block, shredded)Dairy225 g
  • monterey jack cheese (half block, shredded)Dairy225 g
  • Velveeta queso blanco (cubed)Dairy500 g
  • chili powder (about 1/2 tsp)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (about 1 tsp)Spices3 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • tortilla chips (nachos)Pantry300 g
  • fresh cilantro (chopped)Produce10 g
  • red onion (finely chopped)Produce50 g

per serving

Nutrition

556kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
36 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Season the chicken thighs with the fajita seasoning, all purpose seasoning, smoked paprika, avocado oil, soy sauce and lime juice.
    • Add the sliced peppers and onions to the bowl and toss to coat.
    • Let marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    Step 1

  2. Grill the chicken and vegetables

    • Place the chicken on a well-oiled grill or grill pan and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
    • Sauté or grill the peppers and onions for a few minutes.
    Step 2

  3. Make the queso

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan with the milk over low heat.
    • Add the Velveeta queso blanco, pepper jack and monterey jack, stirring slowly until fully melted.
    • Stir in the hatch green chiles, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook until the desired thickness, about 20 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Chop and combine the chicken

    • Chop the rested grilled chicken into small cubes.
    • Mix the chicken back in with the peppers and onions.
    Step 4

  5. Layer the nachos

    • Layer tortilla chips, the fajita chicken mixture and queso in a baking dish, repeating the layers.
    • Finish with a final drizzle of queso.
    Step 5

  6. Garnish and serve

    • Top with fresh cilantro and chopped red onion.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 6
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