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Chicken Nachos

45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (frozen)Meat900 g
  • salsaPantry240 ml
  • chicken stockPantry60 ml
  • onion powderSpices12 g
  • garlic powderSpices12 g
  • cuminSpices12 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • oreganoSpices2 g
  • bell pepper (cut into 1/8 inch thick strips)Produce3 pieces
  • onion (halved, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch thick strips)Produce2 pieces
  • oilPantry15 ml
  • tortilla chipsGrains300 g
  • white sharp cheddar (shredded)Dairy225 g
  • Colby Jack (shredded)Dairy225 g

per serving

Nutrition

521kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the chicken in the instant pot

    • Add the frozen chicken breast to the instant pot.
    • Add the salsa and chicken stock.
    • Season with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and oregano.
    • Put on the lid and cook on the poultry setting.
    Step 1
  2. Cut the vegetables

    • Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove the centre and the white pieces, then slice into 1/8 inch thick strips.
    • Halve the onions, cut off both ends, peel and slice into 1/8 inch thick strips.
    • Move the peppers and onions to a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Season the vegetables

    • Season the peppers and onions with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and salt.
    • Mix everything together.
    Step 3
  4. Sauté the peppers and onions

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the onions and peppers and cook until they start to get some colour.
    • Move them off the burner.
    Step 4
  5. Shred the chicken

    • Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it with a chicken shredder or two forks.
    • Mix it with all of the juices.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the nachos

    • Spread the tortilla chips onto a baking tray.
    • Spread the shredded chicken over the chips.
    • Layer on the peppers and onions.
    • Load it up with the Colby Jack and white sharp cheddar.
    Step 6
  7. Bake the nachos

    • Put the nachos in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit just to melt all the cheese.
    • Take them out of the oven.
    Step 7