Chicken Queso Nacho Boats Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These Chicken Queso Nacho Boats are a delightful twist on traditional nachos, featuring crispy tortilla boats filled with a savory chicken and cheese mixture. This chicken recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner.

The preparation is simple and quick, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Customize the toppings to your liking for a personalized touch.

Delicious Chicken Queso Nacho Boats

These nacho boats are made with baked tortilla shells filled with seasoned chicken, melted queso cheese, and topped with fresh ingredients like jalapeños, tomatoes, and cilantro. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

8 small tortilla boats or taco shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup queso cheese sauce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly seasoned.
Assemble the Boats: Place the tortilla boats on a baking sheet. Fill each boat with the seasoned chicken and drizzle with queso cheese sauce.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the tortilla boats are crispy.
Add Toppings: Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side for dipping.