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Pressure Cooker Chicken Nachos (Video)

Elevate game day with this quick and cheesy Pressure Cooker Chicken Nachos! Bold flavors in minutes—snack time just got a serious upgrade.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 511 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Ingredients

For the Rub:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Zest and juice of one orange
  • juice of one lime
  • 1 cup chicken broth

For the Nachos:

  • Tortilla Chips
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • Jalapenos sliced optional
  • Cilantro optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Dice onion, slice garlic, zest and juice one orange; set aside.
  • Mix all the spices together to create the rub, and use HALF on the chicken, being sure to rub in the mixture on both sides.
    1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast
  • Add the chopped onion, chopped garlic, tomato paste, lime juice, orange juice and zest, broth, and the remaining rub to the Deluxe Multi Cooker, and stir to combine. Place the Steamer Basket inside the inner pot.
    1 onion diced, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, Zest and juice of one orange, juice of one lime, 1 cup chicken broth
  • Place chicken in steamer basket over broth mixture. Lock the lid and select CUSTOM- 10 MINUTES and press START. It will display the word "RUN".
  • Once timer goes off, release the pressure manually. Carefully open the lid and remove chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200⁰C .
  • Place chicken in Deluxe Stand Mixer, with paddle attachment. Set to CUSTOM 1 press START to shred the chicken approximately 30-60 seconds.
  • Add chicken back into the sauce, mixing to combine.
  • Grab a cast iron skillet, and layer the nachos as follows:
    ·       Tortilla chips
    ·       Shredded chicken
    ·       Red onion
    ·       Tomatoes
    ·       Cheese
    ·       Jalapeno (optional)
    ·       Cilantro (optional)
    Tortilla Chips, 2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 red onion, Jalapenos sliced, Cilantro
  • Create one more layer of the same, then bake for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole and more cilantro, if desired.

Notes

You can substitute apple cider vinegar for the lime juice if needed. Change out the toppings for what suits you!

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 56gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1526mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1792IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 579mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cast iron, chicken, nachos, pressure cooker
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