Ingredients:
- Tortilla Chips: A large bag of sturdy restaurant-style tortilla chips.
- Cooked Chicken: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- Taco Seasoning: 1 tablespoon store-bought or your favorite homemade blend
- Cheddar Cheese: About 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar provides more flavor)
Optional Toppings:
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Sliced jalapeños
- Pickled jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Del Taco’s secret sauce (recipe below)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Chip Base: Spread tortilla chips in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Chicken Layer: Sprinkle shredded chicken evenly over the chips. Then sprinkle the taco seasoning all over the chicken.
- Cheese Layer: Generously cover the chicken with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Top it Off: Remove from the oven and add your desired toppings: diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro.
- Optional Del Taco Sauce: See below for the “secret sauce” recipe and drizzle that over your nachos.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately! Provide extra toppings and sauce on the side
Del Taco Secret Sauce (Copycat)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Important Tips:
- Fresh is Best: Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Customize It: Add your favorite nacho toppings like black beans, refried beans, sour cream, olives, etc.
- Even Layers: Try to create even layers for the best distribution of toppings on each chip.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, as this can lead to soggy chips.
Enjoy your Del Taco-inspired nachos!
