Last week I was in the mood for nachos. I had not had any for such a long time and I wanted to make a more adult-version of nachos. I found a recipe from Martha Stewart and made it my own (and much easier). My kids and husband loved it! Best nachos I have had in a long time!
Slow Cooker Crazy Nachos
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 cup of salsa
Crispy Tortilla Chips
2 1/2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup thinly sliced banana peppers
1 can of black beans
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
2 1/2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup thinly sliced banana peppers
1 can of black beans
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
2 Tablespoons of green onions, chopped
Your favorite Salsa for serving
Your favorite Salsa for serving
Directions
Place chicken breasts on the bottom of your slow cooker and pour 1 cup of salsa on top. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.
When your chicken is done in the crock pot – Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Layer half of the chips, chicken, cheese, beans and banana peppers in a 9X13 baking dish; repeat with a second layer of each. Transfer to oven and bake until cheese is melted – about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and cilantro; serve immediately with salsa.
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Slow Cooker Crazy Nachos Recipe
Some of the easiest and BEST Nachos you'll ever eat!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- tortilla chips
- 2½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ⅔ cup banana peppers thinly sliced
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons green onions chopped
- salsa for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts on the bottom of your slow cooker and pour 1 cup of salsa on top. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.
- When your chicken is done in the crock pot – Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Layer half of the chips, chicken, cheese, beans and banana peppers in a 9X13 baking dish; repeat with a second layer of each. Transfer to oven and bake until cheese is melted – about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and cilantro; serve immediately with salsa.
Notes
*Nutritional information does not include tortilla chips and additional toppings
Nutrition
Calories: 223 kcal · Carbohydrates: 11 g · Protein: 23 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 64 mg · Sodium: 516 mg · Potassium: 470 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 468 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 200 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
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