Description
These crockpot taco chicken nachos combine tender shredded chicken, zesty salsa, crunchy tortilla chips, and melted cheddar for a quick, crowd‑pleasing Mexican‑style dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, the slow‑cooker method locks in flavor while the cheesy topping adds indulgence. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or fresh jalapeños for extra texture and taste, making it an ideal family‑friendly meal that’s both easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, green onions
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in crockpot and sprinkle taco seasoning over them.
- Pour salsa on top, cover, and cook on low for 6‑7 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks and mix back into sauce.
- Layer tortilla chips on a serving platter, top with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the salsa before cooking. If you prefer a milder flavor
- use a mild salsa and reduce the taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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