Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Nachos

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These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Nachos are made with a traditional fajita mixture piled on a layer of tortilla chips, then topped with melted cheese and loaded with other nacho toppings. A family favorite meal or a delicious appetizer for game day.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fajita nachos

Servings: people

Calories: 427kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
1 large green bell pepper sliced into strips
1 large white onion halved and sliced
2 Tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon lime juice
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs trimmed and sliced into bite-sized pieces)
40 tortilla chips
2 cups Mexican cheese
Additional Toppings - jalapeno pepper, salsa, guacamole, sour cream (optional)

Instructions

Add 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the peppers and onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft and begin to get brown spots. Transfer the vegetable to a large bowl and set it aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet along with the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
In a small bowl, whisk together the seasoning and water and then add to the chicken and stir to coat. Add in the lime juice and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the slurry has thickened on the chicken.
Arrange the tortilla chips on a medium baking pan with a rim. Top with the vegetables and chicken, then sprinkle the cheese over the top and broil for 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese has melted and the top is bubbly.
Add toppings like peppers, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream to the nachos or serve on the side.

Notes

You can use a store-bought fajita mix packet or you can use this recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232967/fajita-seasoning/

You can use any kind of bell peppers you’d like in this recipe so long as you use two.

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