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Crockpot Creamy Chicken Nachos

An incredibly easy, slow-cooked creamy chicken and cheese dip served over crunchy tortilla chips. Perfect for game day or a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Slow Cooker Base
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz packet
  • 1 jar chunky salsa 16 oz jar
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz can, undrained
Cheeses & Serving
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, cubed and softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 large bag restaurant-style tortilla chips thick-cut yellow corn
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Two forks (for shredding)
  • Cheese Grater
  • Large serving platter

Method
 

  1. Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  3. Pour the salsa and undrained green chiles over the seasoned chicken. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the liquid.
  6. Turn the slow cooker to WARM or LOW. Add the cubed cream cheese and freshly grated cheddar cheese to the chicken.
  7. Stir continuously for 5-10 minutes until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is creamy and glossy.
  8. Arrange tortilla chips on a large platter. Ladle the hot, creamy chicken mixture generously over the chips. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Always grate your own cheddar cheese from a block for the smoothest, meltiest cheese sauce. Pre-bagged shreds contain anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.