Description
Hearty Crockpot Creamy Chicken Nachos bring Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty toppings create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Cheese and Creamy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Serving and Topping Components:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Position the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring it fills the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Pour chicken broth directly over the meat and generously dust with taco seasoning, coating every surface evenly.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook at low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and easily separates.
- Remove chicken from liquid and utilize two forks to meticulously shred the meat, returning the shredded pieces back into the crockpot.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese into the shredded chicken, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Gradually introduce shredded cheddar cheese, gently folding until completely melted and integrated with the chicken mixture.
- Arrange a generous layer of tortilla chips across a large serving platter, creating a sturdy foundation.
- Carefully ladle the creamy chicken mixture over the chips, ensuring even distribution and complete chip coverage.
- Embellish with optional toppings like diced tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, or chopped cilantro according to personal preference.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to customize their nacho experience with additional garnishes.
Notes
- Enhance tenderness by choosing boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for more even cooking and easier shredding.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and taco seasoning to control salt levels, especially for health-conscious diners.
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature before adding to ensure smooth, lump-free incorporation into the chicken mixture.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by selecting certified gluten-free tortilla chips and checking taco seasoning ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg