Name: Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp taco seasoning ($0.21); 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast ($2.99); 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04); 15 oz. corn tortilla chips (1 large bag) ($3.69); 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend ($4.30); 1 jalapeño ($0.24); 2 green onions ($0.23); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro ($0.23); 1 avocado ($1.50); 1 lime, zested and juiced ($0.60); 1/2 cup sour cream ($0.50); 2 Tbsp crumbled queso fresco ($0.25)

This is THE BEST chicken nacho recipe! What's not to love about crispy corn chips loaded with succulent chicken breast and melted cheese?

Ingredients

1 Tbsp taco seasoning ($0.21)

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast ($2.99)

1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)

15 oz. corn tortilla chips (1 large bag) ($3.69)

3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend ($4.30)

1 jalapeño ($0.24)

2 green onions ($0.23)

1/2 cup fresh cilantro ($0.23)

1 avocado ($1.50)

1 lime, zested and juiced ($0.60)

1/2 cup sour cream ($0.50)

2 Tbsp crumbled queso fresco ($0.25)

Instructions

1 Add a rack to the center of your oven and preheat it to 400°F. Pound the chicken breast an inch thick with a heavy skillet. Sprinkle liberally on both sides with taco seasoning.

2 Add cooking oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breast for 5 minutes, then flip it and cook for a few minutes more, or until a thermometer reads 165°F.

3 Slice the jalapeño and two green onions. Chop the cilantro. Dice the avocado and drizzle lime juice over it to keep it from browning.

4 When your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the pan and let it rest for five minutes. Chop it into 1/2-inch pieces.

5 Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add half a bag of corn chips to the pan. Top with half of the shredded cheese and half of the chopped chicken.

6 Repeat the layering process with the remaining chips, cheese, and chicken. Bake at 400°F until the cheese melts, about 7 to 10 minutes.

7 Sprinkle the nachos with the avocado, jalapeño, green onion, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Finish with dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.