Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Crema Recipe | MyRecipes

Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Crema Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 24
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Purchase a roast chicken from a deli; a 2-pound bird produces about 3 cups shredded meat. You can make the chicken-chipotle mixture (step 1) up to 2 days ahead; cool, cover, and chill. Use cold; bake nachos in a 425 ° oven for 6 to 8 minutes. You can make

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 to 2 canned chipotle chilies, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 cups bite-size shreds skinned cooked chicken (see notes) 24 corn tortilla chips (2 3/4 in. wide) 1 1/2 cups shredded jack cheese (6 oz.) Cilantro-Avocado Crema (recipe follows) 24 fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion in olive oil until onion begins to brown, 4 to 7 minutes. Add cumin seeds and oregano; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chilies, tomato paste, vinegar, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring often, to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and stir until hot. Meanwhile, arrange tortilla chips in a single layer in a 12- by 17-inch pan. Sprinkle equal portions of cheese on each chip and spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken mixture on top. Bake in a 450 ° regular or convection oven until cheese begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. With a spatula, carefully transfer tortilla chips to a platter. Top each with 1 teaspoon Cilantro-Avocado Crema and garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve warm. Cilantro-Avocado Crema. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup finely diced firm-ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons milk. Add salt to taste. Makes about 1/2 cup.

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