Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
For a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy dinner, turn on your slow cooker and walk away. These Crock Pot Chicken Nachos require only a few ingredients
and about 10 minutes of prep!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken nachos, crockpot chicken nachos, slow cooker chicken nachos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings
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Calories 409 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
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1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
1 (16 ounce) jar of salsa
8 ounces tortilla chips (or more, as needed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more, as needed)
Additional toppings: sliced black olives, sliced green onions, guacamole, avocado, sour cream, salsa, or jalapeno peppers
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Instructions
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1. Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and pour salsa over top. Cook on
HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-6 hours. When chicken is finished cooking, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
2. Keep chicken warm in slow cooker until ready to serve nachos.
3. Place tortilla chips on a large serving platter (or a rimmed baking sheet). Spoon hot, shredded chicken over tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese.
The cheese will melt from the heat of the chicken; or you can place the nachos under the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese crispy and browned
on top. Garnish with additional toppings of choice!
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Recipe Notes
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• You can substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts. If you plan to cook the chicken in the slow cooker for a longer period of time (6-8 hours),
I recommend using the chicken thighs because they tend to stay juicier.
• Use Nacho flavored Doritos instead of the plain corn tortilla chips.
• Any grated cheese will work. I’ve used cheddar here, but you can use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack (for some kick!), or a Mexican blend.
• Use the leftover cooked chicken in other recipes, too. It's delicious in tacos, in quesadillas, or on top of taco salads.
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Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
Amount Per Serving (1 /8 of the nachos)
Calories 409 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.3g28%
Saturated Fat 7.8g49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 95.9mg32%
Sodium 926.6mg40%
Potassium 221.7mg6%
Carbohydrates 25.3g8%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 36g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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For a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy dinner, turn on your slow cooker and walk away. These Crock Pot Chicken Nachos require only a few ingredients
and about 10 minutes of prep!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken nachos, crockpot chicken nachos, slow cooker chicken nachos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings
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people
Calories 409 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 6 items
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
1 (16 ounce) jar of salsa
8 ounces tortilla chips (or more, as needed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more, as needed)
Additional toppings: sliced black olives, sliced green onions, guacamole, avocado, sour cream, salsa, or jalapeno peppers
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Instructions
list of 3 items
1. Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and pour salsa over top. Cook on
HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-6 hours. When chicken is finished cooking, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
2. Keep chicken warm in slow cooker until ready to serve nachos.
3. Place tortilla chips on a large serving platter (or a rimmed baking sheet). Spoon hot, shredded chicken over tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese.
The cheese will melt from the heat of the chicken; or you can place the nachos under the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese crispy and browned
on top. Garnish with additional toppings of choice!
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Recipe Notes
list of 4 items
• You can substitute chicken thighs for the chicken breasts. If you plan to cook the chicken in the slow cooker for a longer period of time (6-8 hours),
I recommend using the chicken thighs because they tend to stay juicier.
• Use Nacho flavored Doritos instead of the plain corn tortilla chips.
• Any grated cheese will work. I’ve used cheddar here, but you can use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack (for some kick!), or a Mexican blend.
• Use the leftover cooked chicken in other recipes, too. It's delicious in tacos, in quesadillas, or on top of taco salads.
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Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
Amount Per Serving (1 /8 of the nachos)
Calories 409 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.3g28%
Saturated Fat 7.8g49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 95.9mg32%
Sodium 926.6mg40%
Potassium 221.7mg6%
Carbohydrates 25.3g8%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 36g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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