Microwave Cheesy Chicken Nachos

Prep:  10 Minutes
Total Time:  15 Minutes
Servings:  4
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Ingredient List

  • 4 cups tortilla chips
  • 1 package (8 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup from 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • Nacho toppings, as desired (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced ripe olives, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream and/or salsa)

Preparation

  1. On large microwavable plate, arrange tortilla chips in single layer. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of the cheese.
  2. In medium bowl, mix chicken and enchilada sauce. Spread evenly over cheese layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with green chiles. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  3. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted. Top with nacho toppings.

Expert Tips

  • Make it your own! Use other shredded meats, like pork tenderloin or pot roast in place of the chicken.
  • Top with fried eggs, cooked sausage and salsa for an easy riff on huevos rancheros.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 450 (Calories from Fat 240);  Total Fat 27g (Saturated Fat 12g ,Trans Fat 1/2g);  Cholesterol 85mg;  Sodium 730mg;  Potassium 220mg;  Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 2g ,Sugars 2g);  Protein 25g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%;  Vitamin C 8%;  Calcium 40%;  Iron 8%
  • Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch;  1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;  1 1/2 High-Fat Meat;  2 1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet