"We used to go to a restaurant that had the best Chicken Nachos so I came up with my own version. Whenever I make them I cover the coffee table and we gather around and eat there, out of the pan, with bowls of various dipping items. This is a meal for our family. One of my kid's favorites."





directions


  • Cut chicken up into 1/2" cubes.
  • Heat oil in skillet over med.
  • heat and add chicken.
  • Pan fry until almost done and sprinkle taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat.
  • When done (no longer pink), set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a 13 x 9" casserole arrange half the tortilla chips.
  • Spread with one can bean dip (fingers must be used for good spreading!) Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the cooked chicken and half the other desired toppings.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Bake on 325 until the cheese is melted on both layers.
  • Ovens vary so just keep watching them and check the under-layer.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, diced jalapeno's, guacamole, whatever your heart desires.
  • *This is also good made with steak (1/4" cubes) instead of chicken.

ingredients


    full boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2tablespoons oil
  • 1⁄2package taco seasoning mix
  • 1bag firm tortilla chips (Diane's are good)
  • 2cans bean dip
  • 4cups shredded cheddar cheese or 4 cups cheddar- monterey jack cheese
  • chopped black olives (optional)
  • canned chopped green chili (optional)
  • chopped tomato, etc. (optional)
  • salsa (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)