Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Nachos

nacho chips topped with slow cooker ground chicken cheesy nacho sauce

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Tender ground chicken melded into a creamy cheese sauce full of a flavorful spices,beans, and salsa. Just perfect for piling onto crispy tortilla chips! NO VELVEETA!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time3 10

Course: game-day, Snack

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keyword: Cheesy chicken nachos in slow cooker, cheesy chicken nachos without velveeta, Crockpot ground chicken nachos, ground chicken nachos, slow cooker cheesy chicken nachos

Servings: servings

Calories: 163kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
measuring spoons and cups
can opener

Ingredients

2 lbs ground chicken
12 oz whipped cream cheese
15.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
15.5 oz chunky salsa
8 oz diced chili peppers
½ cup sour cream
8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
8 oz Mexican blend cheese shredded, divided
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
¼ cups taco seasoning store bough or homemade. See below for homemade recipe
4 oz pickled jalapeno optional
green onion optional garnish
tortilla chips

Instructions

Place 2 lbs ground chicken into a greased slow cooker and use a rubber spatula to break apart slightly
Add 12 oz whipped cream cheese, 15.5 oz can black beans, 15.5 oz chunky salsa, 8 oz diced chili peppers,½ cup sour cream, 4 oz mozzarella cheese, 4 oz Mexican blend cheese, 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cups taco seasoning, and 4 oz pickled jalapeno (if using) and stir well to fully mix
Cover and cook on low for for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
After cooking, stir an additional cup of cheese into your slow cooker and allow to melt in. Remaining cheese can be used to top individual plates of nachos.
Serve over tortilla chips with your favorite toppings such as green onion (see above for suggestions)

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Notes

*nutrition facts do NOT include tortilla chips.

To confirm that chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat, insert a meat thermometer into the center most part of the slow cooker. Chicken is safe to consume when it reaches 165℉ To make this dish spicier, use spicy salsa and spicy jalapenos

Please see write up above for serving and substitution suggestions.

Homemade taco seasoning

4 tablespoon chili powder
1.5 tablespoon cumin
1.5 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Add all ingredients and stir. Store in a cool, dry, air-tight container.

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