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Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

4 h 20 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @simple.home.edit10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless skinless chicken breast (left whole)Other1 kg
  • onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • freshly minced garlic (minced (about 1 tbsp))Produce3 pieces
  • tomato paste (concentrated puree)Pantry30 g
  • chipotle in adobo (chopped)Pantry15 g
  • canned diced tomatoes (with their juices)Pantry400 g
  • ground cumin (2 tsp)Spices4 g
  • sweet paprika (2 tsp)Spices4 g
  • dried oregano (1 tbsp)Spices3 g
  • onion powder (1 tbsp)Spices6 g
  • garlic powder (1 tbsp)Spices6 g
  • brown sugar (1 tbsp)Pantry12 g
  • sea salt flakes (2 tsp, plus extra to finish)Spices8 g
  • cracked black pepper (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • corn chips (crunchy, for serving)Grains300 g
  • shredded cheese (shredded, for melting)Dairy200 g
  • corn kernels (drained, for the loaded corn topping)Produce300 g
  • Tajin seasoning (sprinkled over the corn topping)Spices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

393kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
13 g

step by step

Method

  1. Load the slow cooker

    • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
    • Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, chipotle in adobo and canned diced tomatoes.
    • Add the ground cumin, sweet paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper.
    • Toss everything together so the chicken is well coated in the spices and sauce.
    Step 1

  2. Cook low and slow

    • Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
    • Shred the chicken directly in the sauce and stir to combine.
    Step 2

  3. Build the nachos

    • Spread a big plate of crunchy corn chips.
    • Load the chips with half of the slow cooker chicken and sauce.
    • Scatter over the shredded cheese.
    • Freeze the remaining chicken and sauce for later.
    Step 3

  4. Make the loaded corn topping

    • Combine the drained corn kernels with a sprinkle of Tajin seasoning.
    • Add any other favourite toppings you like.
    Step 4

  5. Grill to melt and crisp

    • Pop the loaded nachos in the oven and grill or broil until the cheese is melted and everything crisps up, including the chicken.
    • Finish with extra sea salt flakes and serve with the loaded corn topping.
    Step 5
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