Nacho Chicken is made with vegan chicken bites, a homemade creamy sauce and baked to cheesy perfection. A 30 minute meal for the whole family using only pantry staples for extra convenience. Perfect also as party food or meal prep.
I have to admit I love nachos in all forms and shapes. Yes, I’ll have a bag with me and I call it a dinner. The crunch, texture – all just so comforting.
But nacho chips also add a bunch of flavor to many dishes, like you know from my Dorito Casserole or my Dorito Taco Salad.
Why this Nacho Chicken will be on repeat on your table
Picky kids or husbands, friends serve this and you know it will devoured with maximum satisfaction from everyone.
That creamy sauce is so amazing and has a great kick from jalapeños
I’ll share step by step pictures so you have a restaurant worthy quality as result and will be proud of you.
Flexible: you can use what ever nacho chips you have taste great with any flavor.
What to serve with Nacho Chicken
What you need for this Nacho Chicken recipe
- Chicken bites
- Dairy free sour cream
- Flour
- Oil
- Onion
- Oat milk
- Garlic
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan cheddar
- Jalapenos
- Oregano
How to make Nacho Chicken
Preheat oven to 410°F and set a 8×11 casserole dish aside.
For the chicken filling: in a pan heat 2 Tbs olive oil. Add garlic, onion, chicken bites, dried oregano fry for around 3 minutes.
For the sauce: heat 4 Tbsp olive oil in a sauce pan. Whisk in flour, sour cream, and oat milk. When the sauce thickens, stir in half of the cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer on low heat until the sauce is creamy.
Finally: Combine chicken mixture from the pan with the sauce and half of chips crumbled. Mix everything well and transfer to a casserole dish. Finishing with remaining crushed chips and cheese and bake for 15 minutes.
Storage Tips
Leftovers and freezing isn’t recommend, because this Nacho Chicken is a dish that you always want to eat straight from the oven.
Tips and tricks:
Use any chips flavor you like: salted, chili or BBQ. Chili is my favorite, because it adds another touch of spiciness to the flavor.
If you sensitive to spicy food I would recommend skip the jalapenos and use 1/4 tsp hot sauce instead.
My Nacho Chicken is also great with White Enchilada Sauce or regular Enchilada Sauce.
If you try this Nacho Chicken, tag me on Instagram or Facebook for your remakes.
Cheers, Florian.
Nacho Chicken
Nacho Chicken is made with vegan chicken bites, a homemade creamy sauce and baked to cheesy perfection. A 30 minute meal for the whole family using only pantry staples for extra convenience. Perfect also as party food or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 6 oz tortilla chips, crushed (use gf, if you want to)
- 8 oz dairy free sour cream
- 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/3 cup onions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp flour (use gf, if you prefer)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 6 oz vegan cheddar, shredded
- 9 oz vegan chicken bites
- 1/3 cup jalapenos, jarred and chopped
- 1 cup oat milk
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 410°F and set a 8x11 casserole dish aside.
- For the chicken filling: in a pan heat 2 Tbs olive oil. Add garlic, onion, chicken bites, dried oregano fry for around 3 minutes.
- For the sauce: heat 4 Tbsp olive oil in a sauce pan. Whisk in flour, sour cream, and oat milk. When the sauce thickens, stir in half of the cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer on low heat until the sauce is creamy.
- Finally: Combine chicken mixture from the pan with the sauce and half of chips crumbled. Mix everything well and transfer to a casserole dish. Finishing with remaining crushed chips and cheese and bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1.5 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 588Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 982mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g