Emeril's Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe

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Emeril's Shredded Chicken Nachos
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
2607
Calories
Total time
31
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2606.98 Kcal (10915 kJ)
Calories from fat 1265.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 140.61g 216%
Cholesterol 234.05mg 78%
Sodium 3429.71mg 143%
Potassium 1675.53mg 36%
Total Carbs 256.12g 85%
Sugars 12.46g 50%
Dietary Fiber 19.73g 79%
Protein 94.54g 189%
Vitamin C 25.3mg 42%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 56%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 1649.6mg 165%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.02 Kcal (1164 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 216%
Cholesterol 24.96mg 78%
Sodium 365.76mg 143%
Potassium 178.69mg 36%
Total Carbs 27.31g 85%
Sugars 1.33g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 79%
Protein 10.08g 189%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 56%
Iron 0.8mg 42%
Calcium 175.9mg 165%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 63.1
    Points
  • 71
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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