Fajita Nachos with Grilled Chicken

I guess I’m on a nacho kick…

These chicken fajita nachos are: easy to make, totally delicious – like to the level of out of this world, and downright satisfying.

You start by seasoning the chicken breasts with homemade fajita seasoning (or you can buy a packet), then add olive oil to the peppers and onions. After that, you are going to grill the chicken, onion, and peppers to perfection on the grill. Grilling the chicken, peppers, and onions really adds an entirely new dimension to chicken fajita nachos. Do it…!

After everything is grilled to perfection it’s going to be sliced and layered onto tortilla chips and cheese. Mmmmm. Makes me hungry just talking about it.

We love toppings in our house, so we sliced some jalapeños and fresh cilantro for toppings. We also added freshly sliced limes (we squeezed lime juice on the nachos) and sour cream, and these babies were devoured.

INGREDIENTS USED TO MAKE GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS

• Chicken breasts
• Bell peppers
• Large red onion
• Olive Oil
• Homemade fajita seasoning (or you can use a store-bought packet)
• White sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 bag tortilla chips

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced
• Sour cream
• Lime wedges

HOW TO MAKE GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS

1. Prep: Make homemade fajita seasoning (or use a store-bought packet). Season chicken with fajita seasoning and oil in a large gallon-size zip-lock bag. Shake to combine. Set aside. Halve the onion and half the peppers. Add oil to another gallon-size bag and add halved peppers and onion. Shake to cover veggies in oil.
2. Grill: Grill the chicken and veggies for 6-8 minutes, until done. Remove veggies and chicken and slice the chicken, onion, and peppers into 1/4 inch strips, then bite-sized pieces.
3. Assemble & Bake: Assemble 1/2 bag of tortilla chips on a prepared baking sheet. Cover with half of grated cheese, and half of the chicken, onions, and peppers. Repeat with a second layer. Bake at 400 degrees until cheese is melted, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from oven and top with all the optional toppings your heart desires!

QUICK COOKING RECIPE

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 15 mins
• Total: 25 mins
• Author: Jen Sharpin | So Damn Delish
• Yield: 8-10 servings

These grilled chicken fajita nachos are beyond delish! Chicken, peppers, and onions all grilled to perfection then topped on top of tortilla chips with cheese and optional toppings have these nachos out of this world!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 3 bell peppers, any color, seeds and stems removed, halved
• 1 large red onion, unpeeled, halved
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
• Homemade fajita seasoning
• 8 oz white sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 bag tortilla chips

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced
• Sour cream
• Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make homemade fajita seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside. (Skip this step if using a store-bought fajita seasoning packet).

Prep & Grill Chicken Fajitas:

1. Oil grates and preheat grill to med-high heat.
2. Add fajita seasoning and 1 Tablespoon olive oil to a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Seal. Shake to combine. Add chicken breast to the bag. Seal. Toss until all breasts are evenly coated in seasoning. 
3. Add halved peppers and onion to a separate gallon-sized bag. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Seal. Toss to coat peppers and onion in olive oil. 
4. Place chicken, peppers, and onion onto grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes. Flip. Grill for 2-4 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are slightly charred. 
5. Remove the skin from the red onion and slice the ends off. Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into 1/4-inch strips, then bite-sized pieces. 

Make the Nachos:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or foil. 
2. Place 1/2 of tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Top with 1/2 grated cheese. Then top with half of the grilled chicken strips, onions, and peppers, evenly distributing them. Repeat a second layer with the remaining ingredients- chips, cheese, chicken, onions, and peppers.
3. Bake in oven until cheese is melted through, about 5-6 minutes. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice! 

NOTES:

• You can make homemade fajita seasoning or just buy a store packet!