Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Nachos (Printable Version)
Layers of tender chicken, melty cheese, beans, and veggies atop crunchy chips. #chicken #nachos #easymeals #slowcooking #comfortfood
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
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8 ounce can roasted garlic tomato sauce
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 3 tablespoons water
→ Assembly and Toppings
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15 ounce bag tortilla chips
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12 ounces shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
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15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup grape tomatoes
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4 baby sweet peppers, seeded and chopped
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1/2 cup chopped red onion
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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1/2 cup sour cream
# Steps:
01 -
Place boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker vessel.
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In a bowl, whisk together roasted garlic tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried Mexican oregano, salt, and cornstarch slurry until fully combined.
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Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
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Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred using two forks or meat claws.
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Ladle sauce from the slow cooker over the shredded chicken, mixing as needed to keep moist.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Top chips with shredded cheese blend and distribute shredded chicken evenly.
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Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
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Remove nachos from oven and allow to cool briefly before adding toppings.
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Garnish with black beans, grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, red onion, cilantro, and sour cream as desired just before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For richer flavor, substitute smoked paprika for some of the chili powder if desired.
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Serve nachos immediately for best texture.