Instant Pot Chicken Nachos
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Instant Pot Chicken Nachos feature juicy, tender chicken, melted gooey cheese, and tasty toppings like sour cream and homemade guacamole.
Ingredients
For serving:
Instructions
Cook the meat:
Add chicken, salsa, chicken stock, chili powder, taco seasoning, cumin, lime juice, and zest to a 6-qt Instant Pot and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Close and lock the lid, point the valve to sealed (on older models).
Cook chicken breasts for 10 minutes on high pressure if raw, and 15 minutes if frozen. After cooking, perform a quick release following the manufacturer's instructions.
Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it in a medium bowl. Shred it using two forks, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make nachos:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Top with 2 cups of shredded chicken (reserving the remaining chicken for later use), pico de Gallo, and shredded cheese.
Place in the oven and bake until heated through, and the cheese has melted, for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve immediately, topped with guacamole, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, and cilantro.
Notes
- Layer the toppings Making a big mountain of chips with all the ingredients on top may look nice, but once the toppings are gone, all you have left are dry chips. Try spreading the chips and then covering them evenly with the chicken, cheese, and Pico de Gallo. More tips to consider: Get sturdy chips, so they do not crack when scooping up a lot of toppings. Thin, restaurant-style chips are nice when it is just cheese or salsa, but no good for scooping meat, veggies, and guacamole. To keep the chips from getting soggy, serve the sour cream, salsa, and guacamole in bowls on the side so guests can serve themselves. Double this dish by adding a second layer of tortilla chips, then another layer of chicken, cheese, and Pico de Gallo. Another easy way to shred chicken is with an electric mixer. Just put it in a deep bowl and use the mixer at low speed to carefully shred the chicken.
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