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It’s almost time for the big game, and you are looking for a crowd-pleaser that doesn’t take too much time to throw together. You want to watch the game just like everyone else. These cheesy chicken nachos are super easy and incredibly customizable to everyone’s taste buds.

I used chicken and black beans, but ground beef and pinto beans would be just as delicious. Use your favorite cheese and salsa and even substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream. These really are whatever you want them to be. The best part is, clean up is a breeze–just throw the aluminum foil away!

Easy Gameday Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

Gastronome Guy
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs chicken breasts cooked and seasoned ground beef or turkey works great too!
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 16 oz bottle of salsa verde
  • 1 medium diced red onion
  • 1 pint of quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 7 oz can green chilis
  • 15 oz can of black beans pinto, or chili beans work great too!
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers diced
  • chopped olives
  • A pound of grated cheese large grate melts best: cheddar, Mexican blend, pepper jack etc
  • pickled jalapenos if desired
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 15 oz bag of tortilla chips
  • sour cream
  • favorite salsa
  • guacamole

Instructions
 

  • Start by Placing a steamer basket in an Instant Pot with 1 cup of water and 2.5 pounds frozen chicken breasts. Then season with the taco seasoning. Set Instant Pot to pressure setting and the timer to 25 mins. Once done let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then release remaining pressure.
  • In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, put the chicken breasts in with about half a bottle of salsa verde and mix on low speed for about 30 seconds, increasing to medium for about 30 more seconds until completely shredded.
  • Then Dice your onion, quarter your tomatoes, chop your fresh jalapenos, chop olives, and prep any other toppings you like.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and add a layer of tortilla chips to the pan. sprinkle the chips with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin and a layer of grated cheese. Repeat with another layer, but add green chilis, onion, black beans, chicken and lots of extra cheese!
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Finally Bake for 10 minutes or until cheeses are melted and chicken is hot.