on Jun 17, 2014, Updated Jun 14, 2023 13 Comments My family loves chicken recipes that make great appetizers or quick meals! Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings, Chicken Salad with Grapes, and Chicken Enchiladas are just a few of our favorites that are perfect for casual parties as well as delicious, simple meals! I love quick and easy recipes that I know my family and guests will enjoy. And when it’s scrumptious, can be made in one skillet or pan, and works as a quick meal or party food, it’s a keeper on my list! Nachos are definitely on that list, and this Chicken Fajita Nachos recipe just couldn’t be easier or more delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Delicious Supper or Appetizer – Such a versatile recipe, it’s a perfect game-day food or a simple family supper. Easy One Dish Recipe – The recipe cooks all in one skillet and couldn’t be easier! Quick to Make – Ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes, so it’s a dish that you can make last minute for guests or a busy night’s dinner.
How to Make Chicken Fajita Nachos
This quick and delicious recipe is on the table in well under 30 minutes for a dinner everyone enjoys. Everything is cooked in the same skillet for really easy cleanup, too. That makes this a definite win-win weeknight meal in my book. Here’s how you’ll make it.
Ingredients
olive oil – I use extra virgin olive oil chicken – use skinless, boneless breasts sliced into 1/2-inch strips or tenderloins onion – medium size, cut into strips peppers – use your choice or a mixture of green, red, or yellow, cut into strips taco seasoning mix tortilla chips Monterey Jack cheese – shredded salsa
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the chicken. Add olive oil to a preheated skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with the taco seasoning and cook the chicken slices until cooked through and lightly browned. Once done, move the chicken to a bowl. Cook the peppers and onions. Place the pepper and onion slices in the skillet and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Saute until they are slightly tender. Remove to the same bowl as the chicken once done. Turn off the heat to the skillet. Arrange the nachos. Layer the tortilla chips to the bottom and up the sides of the skillet. Then layer on my the cooked chicken, peppers, and onions. Add the shredded cheese over top of the other ingredients. Place in oven. Then put the skillet in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt and get all bubbly. Remove the nachos from the oven once the cheese is bubbly. Serve the nachos. Top the nachos with salsa. Serve and enjoy!
Make Ahead and Storage Instructions
These chicken fajita nachos taste amazing when hot and fresh! You can save a little time by prepping some of the ingredients ahead of time. As far as making ahead, chicken is all that should be cooked ahead for the best results. To meal prep. Chop and slice ingredients as needed, shred the cheese, and make the salsa and taco seasoning recipes as needed. Store all the prepped toppings as needed in airtight containers in the refrigerator. To make ahead. Prepare the chicken as instructed. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to make the nachos, heat the chicken in the skillet and proceed with cooking the peppers and onions as directed, and continue with the remaining recipe instructions. Here’s my Chicken Fajita Nachos recipe. I hope you love them! Enjoy!Robyn xo
