Texas Chicken Nachos

Time = 15 min
Servings = 4-6
From: Aunt Gerry and Uncle Dan
Notes: Wedding reception recipe, no actual tortilla chips!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
• 1.5 cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 jalapeno (garnish)
• 3 Tbsp green onions, thin sliced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ranch or blue cheese dressing (garnish)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350F.

2. Combine and mix spices. Sprinkle and rub over chicken. Place on baking sheet, leaving 1/2 inch between.

3. Bake 3-4 min. Remove and flip chicken, and bake additional 3-4 min.

4. Remove from oven and transfer to a cast iron pan. Adjust temperature to 425F. Sprinkle chicken with cheese and jalapeno.

5. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, approx 3-5 min.

6. Remove and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and green onions. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.