Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Nachos Food

CROCK POT CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and pour salsa over top. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-6 hours. When chicken is finished cooking, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
• Keep chicken warm in slow cooker until ready to serve nachos.
• Place tortilla chips on a large serving platter (or a rimmed baking sheet). Spoon hot, shredded chicken over tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese. The cheese will melt from the heat of the chicken; or you can place the nachos under the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese crispy and browned on top. Garnish with additional toppings of choice!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In your slow cooker, mix the salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
• Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, then mix into the sauce. Cover and cook on high for four hours or low for seven to eight hours.
• Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker and stir.
• Freeze leftovers in an airtight bag for up to six months!
• Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
• Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
• Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
• Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

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.

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.

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.

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar and both cans of Rotel tomatoes. Stir to combine and pour over chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
• After cooked, shred chicken with two forks. Serve chicken over tortilla chips and top with your favorite toppings.