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Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Nachos are an easy, hands-off way to make a cheesy, flavorful dish perfect for game day, parties, or a fun weeknight meal!
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning (can use a 1.25 oz packet if that's all you can find)
  • 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz. nacho cheese (I use salsa con queso from the chip aisle)

For serving

  • corn tortilla chips (I use Tosititos)
  • 8 oz. shredded COLBY JACK CHEESE
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce and nacho cheese to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
  • For serving, place chips on a small oval platter or plate. Pour over the chicken nacho mixture, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • You can place the cheese under the broiler for 1 minute to get the cheese melted if desired.

Notes

If you want to avoid soggy nachos, try adding the cheese before the chicken mixture, or serve it as a dip instead—this way, your chips stay crisp.
Only make as many nachos as you plan to eat in one sitting, as storing assembled nachos will make them soggy. Store the chicken nacho mixture in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
Nutritional values only include the chicken nacho mixture that is cooked in the slow cooker. The amount of chips and toppings will vary, so they are not in the nutritional values.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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