Can I add toppings to Doritos chicken nachos?

Absolutely. Add fresh toppings after baking. If you're serving the nachos onto individual plates, also do that before you add toppings. Some ideas are: lettuce, tomato, sliced green onion, fresh jalapeno slices, black olives, fresh cilantro, and sour cream. You could also serve pico de gallo or salsa on the side.

Can I microwave Doritos chicken nachos instead of baking them?

Yes, you can. The result isn't quite the same, since the cheese may melt unevenly and the chips may lose some of their texture. To microwave the nachos, plate them first into individual portions, then microwave each plate for 15 seconds at a time until the cheese is melted.

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can use cheddar, Monterey jack, or Colby cheese. You could even use Velveeta if you're into that. To use Velveeta, melt it separately, diluting with milk if it's too thick, then pour it over your prepared nachos. Or serve it in a separate bowl for dipping.

Can I make Doritos chicken nachos early?

You can do everything but the baking step early. If you cook the chicken earlier in the day, store it in the refrigerator. Then add a few minutes to the baking time so the chicken gets hot.

Can I store Doritos chicken nachos?

Nope, nachos generally don't store well. Too bad! You'll have to eat all of it.

Doritos chicken nachos recipe

Ingredients

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1 large bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
16 oz tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

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Instructions

In a small bowl mix oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter with the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and let it cook for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat. Use a thermometer to check the temperature. It’s done when it reached 165°F or 74°C. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool slightly.
Shred the chicken using two forks.
Now preheat your oven to 350°F or 177°C and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Reheat the pan you cooked the chicken in over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce and the spice mixture and mix well. Stir in the shredded chicken and until well combined. Heat on the stove until simmering, then turn off the heat.
Cover the prepared baking sheet with Doritos. Top with chicken, then cheese.
Place the sheet in the hot oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 438
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 1168
Fat: 27
Saturated Fat: 13
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 112