Emerils Shredded Chicken Nachos Food

PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients and pulse until the salsa is mostly smooth but still slightly chunky, about 7 pulses.
• Transfer to a bowl. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and set aside until ready to serve the nachos.

EMERIL'S SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan with lid heat the oil to the pan to medium-high.
• Season the chicken pieces with the chili powder and salt and toss the evenly coat.
• Add the chicken to the pan and sear for 3 minutes per side.
• Add the onions to the pan and sauté for another 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.
• Pour the chicken stock over the chicken and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a low heat and cover; continue to cook the chicken until very tender, about 1 hour.
• Stir the chicken to shred it and continue to cook, covered, for another 30 minutes.
• Once the chicken is cooked, stir and mash to shred the chicken meat and add the lime juice to the chicken.
• Set aside as you prepare the nachos.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, but do not allow the flour to color.
• While whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream.
• Add the green chilies and bring the sauce to a boil.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
• Add the Cheddar, salt, and cayenne pepper and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Cover and remove from the heat.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large, ovenproof shallow casserole, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer.
• Top with half of the chicken, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
• Top with the remaining tortilla chips and chicken.
• Pour the hot cheese sauce over the chicken, then evenly spread the remaining grated Monterey Jack over the top.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the nachos are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Garnish with the sliced green onions, sour cream, pickled jalapeños and cilantro.

CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder all over the chicken breasts.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the skillet and set aside. To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, hot sauce and 2 cups hot water and bring to a gentle boil.
• Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then return the shredded chicken to the liquid and simmer on low until everything is hot and bubbly.
• Assemble the nachos in 2 ways: Sprinkle a layer of tortilla chips onto 2 ovenproof plates or baking dishes. Sprinkle both with cheese and then a layer of chicken; repeat twice more with each layer getting smaller in circumference. Finish with an extra sprinkling of cheese. Bake just until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Serve one dish as is. On the other, layer on the jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

EASY CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Cut chicken up into 1/2" cubes.
• Heat oil in skillet over med.
• heat and add chicken.
• Pan fry until almost done and sprinkle taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat.
• When done (no longer pink), set aside to cool slightly.
• In a 13 x 9" casserole arrange half the tortilla chips.
• Spread with one can bean dip (fingers must be used for good spreading!) Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the cooked chicken and half the other desired toppings.
• Repeat layers.
• Bake on 325 until the cheese is melted on both layers.
• Ovens vary so just keep watching them and check the under-layer.
• Serve with salsa, sour cream, diced jalapeno's, guacamole, whatever your heart desires.
• *This is also good made with steak (1/4" cubes) instead of chicken.

CROCK POT SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Place chicken thighs in 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Top with beans, tomatoes, chilies, chicken stock and lime juice.
• Cover; cook on Low setting for 7 to 8 hours. High setting for 4 hours.
• Just before serving, place all the recommended topping ingredients in individual serving dishes (cheese, sour cream, salsa, green onions, black olives, cilantro, and limes). Remove chicken from slow cooker; place on large plate. Mash beans in slow cooker. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and mix well.
• To serve, have guests place chips on serving plates; spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto chips. Top nachos with desired toppings. Chicken mixture can be held on Low setting for up to 2 hours.

SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a 3 1/2 quart to 4 quart slow cooker, place chicken thighs.
• Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix.
• Top with beans, tomatoes, chilies, and lime juice.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours.
• Just before serving, place topping ingredients in individual serving dishes.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on cutting board.
• Mash beans with slow cooker.
• Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker to mix well.
• To serve, have guests place tortilla chips on serving plates.
• Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto chips.
• Top nachos with desired toppings.
• Chicken mixture can be held on low heat setting up to 2 hours.