Chicken Fajita Nachos
If you’re anything like me, when you’re feeding a crowd, unless your guests are waddling out on all fours, you’ve completely failed as a host. I mean heaven forbid anybody walks out even the slightest bit hungry. Genuinely sends shivers down my spine 😂 These nachos are PERFECT for sending a room of people into a food coma, but here’s why else I think you’ll love them:
Easy – Even the most beginner of cook can master these nachos! Flavoursome – Not just regular cheese and tortilla chips, these chicken nachos really pack a punch in the flavour department. Adjustable – Easy to adjust for smaller or bigger crowds.
Ok, gimme a nacho, I’m getting hungry all over again…
Homemade Fajita Chicken
For this recipe, I go with chicken breast and dice it up nice and small. I find larger chunks of chicken tend to overpower the nachos a little. In terms of seasoning, you can just grab store bought fajita seasoning, or make my Homemade Fajita Seasoning. Of course, I recommend the latter 😏 Apart from that, it’s just a case of using mixed peppers, onion, jalapeños (optional) and a nice squeeze of lime juice. Simples!
How to make Fajita Chicken for Nachos (quick summary)
Double Decker Nachos
Because seriously, are nachos even nachos if they aren’t double decker?! I mean yes. All nachos are great. But double decker is better.
How do I prevent my nachos from going soggy?
How to make Chicken Fajita Nachos (quick summary)
Can I use beef?
You could sub the chicken and use ground beef with the exact same spice mix. It would just be less ‘fajita nachos’ and more ‘Mexican ground beef nachos’. I recommend 500g/1lb.
Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken?
Sure! Just shred the chicken with the spices and fry for a few mins in some oil, just to lock in the flavours.
How spicy are these nachos?
They do have a good kick of spice, but nothing overly dramatic. If you’re at all wary of spice, you can reduce the cayenne pepper in the spice mix and/or reduce/omit the jalapeños. You can then serve with more jalapeños on top if you want more spice!
Serving Chicken Fajita Nachos
When it comes to serving the nachos, I love to finish with some coriander/cilantro for a pop of flavour and colour. I also like to serve with some Guac, Salsa and Sour Cream. I recommend serving these in pots to one side, not on top of the nachos. Mainly because not everyone might like them, but mostly because you’re adding unwanted moisture to the nachos. If you like the sound of these nachos, I’m confident you’ll love my BBQ Chicken Nachos, No Bake Nachos, Irish Nachos and Gnocchi Nachos. Also give these similar recipes a ganders:
Easy Tex Mex Recipes
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Ground Beef Tacos Sweet Potato Quesadillas Ground Beef Enchiladas
Alrighty, let’s tuck into these fajita chicken nachos shall we?!
How to make Chicken Fajita Nachos (Full Recipe & Video)
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