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Awesome Chicken Nachos Recipe

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp salt .
2 c chicken stock .
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 3-inch strips .
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper .
1/2 c sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, for garnishing .
2 c milk .
1 tsp salt .
2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese .
2 c thinly sliced onions .
4 tbsps unsalted butter .
2 c shredded monterey jack cheese .
4 tbsps all-purpose flour .
3/4 c sour cream, for garnishing .
4 tsps chili powder .
8-10 c corn tortillas .
1/4 c green onions, finely sliced .
3 tbsps olive oil .
Ingredients .
1 tbsp minced garlic .
4 tsps fresh squeezed lime juice .
2 tbsps sliced fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing .
1 (4 oz) can sliced green chilies, drained .
For the Nachos (use 4 c shredded cooked chicken) .
pico de gallo, for serving, recipe follows

Directions

Step #1 For Chicken:.
Step #2 Set a wide-mouthed 3-quart saucepan with lid over medium-high heat & add the oil to the pan.
Step #3 Spice up the chicken pieces with the chili powder & salt & toss the evenly coat.
Step #4 Add the chicken to the pan & sear for 3 mins per side.
Step #5 Add the onions to the pan & saute for another 3 mins.
Step #6 Add the garlic to the pan & saute for 1 min.
Step #7 Pour the chicken stock over the chicken & bring to a boil.
Step #8 Reduce to a low heat & cover.
Step #9 Continue to cook the chicken until very tender, about 1 hr, stir the chicken to shred it & continue to cook, covered, for another 30 mins.
Step #10 Once the chicken is cooked, stir & mash to shred the chicken meat & add the lime juice to the chicken.
Step #11 Set aside as you prepare the nachos.
Step #12 For Nachos:.
Step #13 In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat & whisk in the flour.
Step #14 Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 mins.
Step #15 Do not allow the flour to color.
Step #16 While whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream.
Step #17 Add the green chiles & bring the sauce to a boil.
Step #18 Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 mins, or until the sauce is thickened & bubbly.
Step #19 Add the Cheddar, salt, & cayenne pepper & stir until the cheese is melted & the sauce is smooth.
Step #20 Cover up & remove this from the heat.
Step #21 Preheat the oven to 400F degrees F.
Step #22 In a large, ovenproof shallow casserole or on a large baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer.
Step #23 Top with half of the chicken, & half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
Step #24 Top with the remaining tortilla chips & chicken.
Step #25 Pour the hot cheese sauce over the chicken, then evenly spread the remaining grated Monterey Jack over the top.
Step #26 Bake until the cheese is melted & bubbly & the nachos are heated through, 8 to 10 mins.
Step #27 Garnish with the sliced green onions, sour cream, pickled jalapenos & cilantro.
Step #28 Serve with some pico de gallo or your favorite fresh salsa.
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