Fajita-Tasting Deluxe Nachos
Comments: If desired, use 1 1/4 pounds [560 g] crumbled ground beef instead of shredded chicken.
Preparation time : 10 to 15 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Servings: 4


INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 cups [625 mL] shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 [1.27-ounce / 36-g] pack fajita seasoning mix
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] water
  • 8 ounces [227 g] corn chips
  • 9 ounces [255 g] shredded mixed Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses [2 1/4 cups - 560 mL]
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 [2 1/4-ounce / 64-mL] can ripe olive slices, drained
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] green onion slices, white and green parts
  • Salsa, to garnish [optional]
  • Guacamole, to garnish [optional]
  • Sour cream, to garnish [optional]


PREPARATION

  • Into a medium frypan, mix together shredded cooked chicken, fajita seasoning mix and water.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and leave to simmer slowly for 7 minutes; remove from heat.
  • To serve, preheat oven broiler.
  • Evenly arrange corn chips into a large oven-safe shallow dish.
  • Evenly pour chicken mixture all over corn chips; sprinkle all over with shredded mixed Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  • Melt cheese under preheated oven broiler.
  • Garnish all over with chopped tomato, ripe olive slices and green onion slices.
  • Serve immediately, garnished to taste with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.