Cast Iron Skillet Nachos
These Cast Iron Skillet Nachos are the perfect snack to serve while watching buzzer beaters in the NCAA Tourney!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 678kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Nachos
- 1 15-oz. bag tortilla chips
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup pepperjack cheese shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- ⅓ cup sliced tamed jalapenos
- 1 cup white onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped (alternate idea: diced green onions)
- {optional toppings} sour cream limes, diced avocado
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of chicken breasts and then sprinkle evenly with Italian seasonings, salt and black pepper.
- Using a large skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked; let cool before dicing.
For the Nachos
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Layer tortilla chips in cast iron skillet or on sheet pan. Sprinkle diced chicken evenly across chips.
- Using a small bowl, combine the cheddar and pepperjack cheeses until well combined. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of chips and chicken.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese has fully melted.
- Sprinkle tomatoes, jalapenos, onion and cilantro evenly on top of chips.
- {Optional} Before serving, top with sour cream, a squeeze of lime and/or diced avocados.
Nutrition
Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 489mg | Iron: 3mg
