Crock Pot Chicken Nachos

This Crock Pot Chicken Nachos recipe is a cheesy and flavorful dish, which uses enchilada sauce and Velveeta cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Nachos Ingredients

• 1 (28-oz) can enchilada sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 chicken breasts (about 2 ½ pounds)
• 1 (8-oz) block Velveeta cheese, cut into pieces
• 1 (11-oz) bag tortilla chips
• 2 Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
• ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup sweet corn, drained
• ½ red onion, diced
• 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese
• Toppings: sliced jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and minced cilantro

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Nachos

1. Mix the sauce: Stir the enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
2. Add chicken to crock pot: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, add Velveeta cheese cubes on top, and pour the enchilada sauce evenly over everything.
3. Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
4. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it in a large bowl using two forks or a mixer.
5. Melt and reserve sauce: Stir the sauce in the pot until the cheese is fully melted. Reserve 1 cup of this sauce.
6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir. Gradually add reserved sauce until the consistency suits your preference.
7. Preheat oven and prep pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment or foil.
8. Assemble first nacho layer: Spread half of the tortilla chips on the pan, top with half the chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn, onion, and Colby Jack cheese.
9. Layer remaining ingredients: Add the remaining chips, then top with the rest of the chicken, vegetables, and cheese.
10. Bake the nachos: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
11. Serve with toppings: Garnish with sliced jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro, if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use rotisserie chicken instead? Yes, using pre-cooked shredded chicken can save time. Just warm it in the sauce before assembling.
• How to avoid soggy nachos: Assemble and bake just before serving. Avoid letting them sit too long after baking.
• Can I make it spicier? Add diced green chiles or a splash of hot sauce to the enchilada mixture.
• What cheese melts best for nachos? Velveeta and Colby Jack are great choices for meltability and flavor.
• Can I skip baking? Yes, if the chicken is hot and cheese is melted, you can layer and serve immediately without baking, but the oven adds extra crispiness.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Chicken Nachos

These loaded nachos can be a full meal or a party dish. Pair them with:

• Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
• Refried beans or charro beans
• A fresh green salad
• Frozen margaritas or agua fresca
• Salsa or pico de gallo

How To Store Chicken Nachos

Refrigerate: Store leftover nachos in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

Freeze: Freeze the shredded chicken mixture separately in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Do not freeze assembled nachos.

Chicken Nachos Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 34g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1120mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make crock pot chicken nachos ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the chicken mixture in advance and store it in the fridge or freezer. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.

Why is my cheese sauce too thick or too thin?
Add more reserved sauce to thin it out or let it cook a bit longer to thicken. Stir well to keep it smooth.

Can I use a different type of cheese?
Absolutely. Try Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar for different flavor profiles.

How to make it vegetarian?
Swap chicken for plant-based crumbles or black beans and skip the Velveeta if desired.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Chicken Marsala
• Crock Pot Chicken Lasagna
• Crock Pot Chicken Lemon