When I saw these incredible Crockpot creamy chicken nachos I couldn’t help but make them! They’re really easy to recreate and it’s the perfect dump recipe for your slow cooker (aka crockpot).
Chicken nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or weekday meal. The slow cooker does all the work, so all you have to do is add the ingredients and let it cook. The end result is a flavorful and cheesy dish that will have your guests asking for seconds.
Crockpot creamy chicken nachos are made with tortilla chips, chicken, cheese, and a variety of other toppings. They can be customized to your liking, so feel free to experiment with different toppings. The next time you’re looking for an easy and delicious meal, give crockpot creamy chicken nachos a try.
2 Cans of Cream of Chicken Soup (10 oz each) 1 Can Black Beans, drained (completely optional) 1 can Rotel (whatever level of spice you desire) (14 oz can) 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 large Chicken Breasts, diced salt & pepper to taste
Dump everything into the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. (or 2-3 hours on High!)
Serve over tortilla chips and garnish with minced cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado or black olives, etc. Whatever you like on your nachos!
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Crockpot Creamy Nachos
Budget101.com by Melissa 'Liss' Burnell
When I saw these incredible Crockpot creamy chicken nachos I couldn't help but make them! They're really easy to recreate and it's the perfect dump recipe for your slow cooker (aka crockpot)
1/2 pound White American Cheese, diced up 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices, diced fine 1 tablespoon juice from the pickled jalapenos 1/3 cup milk dash of cumin 1 Can Black Beans, drained (completely optional) 1 can Rotel (whatever level of spice you desire) (14 oz can)
Dump the ingredients into a slow cooker, set on low for 4-6 hours. During the last 30 minutes of cooking add 2 cups Buffalo Chicken, diced.
Serve over tortilla chips and garnish with minced cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado or black olives, etc. Whatever you prefer on your nachos!
Recipe Size Alteration Note
If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
When I saw these incredible Crockpot creamy chicken nachos I couldn’t help but make them! They’re really easy to recreate and it’s the perfect dump recipe for your slow cooker (aka crockpot)
Crockpot
20 oz Cream of Chicken Soup (2 cans)
10 oz Black Beans (drained (completely optional))
14 oz Rotel (whatever level of spice you desire (14 oz can))
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 large Chicken Breasts (diced)
salt & pepper to taste
Dump everything into the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. (or 2-3 hours on High!)
Serve over tortilla chips and garnish with minced cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado or black olives, etc. Whatever you like on your nachos!
Alternative Recipe:
1/2 pound White American Cheese, diced up 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices diced fine 1 tablespoon juice from the pickled jalapenos 1/3 cup milk dash of cumin 1 Can Black Beans, drained (completely optional) 1 can Rotel (whatever level of spice you desire) (14 oz can)
Dump the ingredients into a slow cooker, set on low for 4-6 hours. During the last 30 minutes of cooking add 2 cups Buffalo Chicken, diced.
Serve over tortilla chips and garnish with minced cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado or black olives, etc. Whatever you prefer on your nachos!
When cooking meat or poultry, the water or liquid level should cover the ingredients to ensure effective heat transfer throughout the crock. Some manufacturers of slow cookers recommend adding liquid to fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full. Follow the manufacturer's recipes and directions for best results.
You can overcook chicken in a slow cooker. If the chicken is cooked too long, it will become dry and tough. Check your chicken for doneness early, especially if it is one of your first times making it.
Cover your crock pot and cook chicken breasts on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Use chicken in your favorite recipes. Perfect for shredding!
Chicken pieces, particularly chicken thighs and legs, will dry out less quickly and maintain their texture best when layered on top of other ingredients. Plus, this helps to flavor the entire dish as the chicken cooks and releases juices.
For a whole chicken – Place it in your slow cooker breast side down. Cover with the lid and cook on High for around 4-5 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. For bone-in pieces - Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on High for around 3-4 hours or Low for 4-6 hours.
Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!
Aside from accidentally overcooking the meals, the most common reason we see for tough, rubbery, or overdone chicken is customers using a Crockpot that is far too big.
Most of the time mushy Crock Pot chicken is a result of cooking it too long. As you cook meat, the collagen breaks down into a gelatin. The longer chicken is cooked, the more this process happens. Do it right and you have perfectly tender meat; too long and your chicken becomes mushy.
The best nachos feature a mix of cooked and fresh ingredients, such as grilled shrimp and cilantro. Yet it's best to keep hot and cold separate throughout the preparation process, so fresh herbs and green onions don't wilt from heat, and guacamole and sour cream don't liquefy.
Start with a base of tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, jalapeño, and any warm fillings like meats and veggies. Once the cheese melts, remove from the oven, add another layer, and repeat. This extra step ensures your nachos are well-covered and evenly baked from top to bottom.
Do You Need to Add Liquid? As long as the breast pieces are in a single layer, in contact with the slow cooker, then no, it's not necessary to add any chicken broth or chicken stock. If you're doing multiple layers, you will need to add liquid to cover the meat, but I don't recommend this.
A great rule of thumb is: For a whole chicken – Place it in your slow cooker breast side down. Cover with the lid and cook on High for around 4-5 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. For bone-in pieces - Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the slow cooker.
Do you add water when cooking meat in a slow cooker? If your slow cooker is 3/4 full, no extra liquid is required. However, if you're cooking a smaller amount of food, add 1-2cm of liquid in the bottom of the slow cooker bowl to ensure there's enough liquid for cooking.
A slow cooker does not need any liquid added at the beginning of the cooking process, because it will generate steam, which will become liquid in the bowl. For recipes that use liquid, and have not been written specifically for a slow cooker it make sense to reduce the amount of liquid by half.
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