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    Home » Chicken

    Easy Chicken Fajita Nachos Recipe (Dairy-Free)

    Published: Aug 2, 2023 · Modified: Aug 2, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    Chicken Fajita Nachos are super easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends! Crispy tortilla chips are topped with seasoned chicken, caramelized onions, bell peppers, and a variety of toppings like guacamole and salsa.

    Chicken fajita nachos topped with avocado, lime wedges, and salsa.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • What Are Chicken Fajita Nachos?
    • Do I Need Cheese?
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • Topping Ideas
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • How to store leftovers
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Chicken Fajita Nachos are one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm craving Mexican food. It really is the ultimate nacho dish!

    Nachos are easy to make and totally customizable! Plus, this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and can easily be made grain-free by using Siete Chips. Your friends and family are sure to love this flavorful dish!

    What Are Chicken Fajita Nachos?

    Nachos are a popular game day appetizer made by baking corn chips with cheese on top. You can also add a variety of toppings!

    For this recipe I topped the crispy chips with marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and sweet bell peppers. My favorite toppings are freshly chopped cilantro, guacamole, and salsa.

    Do I Need Cheese?

    I opted to not use cheese because I find that this dish is already packed with flavor that you don't even notice the lack of cheese! You could serve the nachos with cheddar cheese or any shredded cheese.

    I love Miyokos dairy-free cheese! Sprinkle plenty of cheese on top and pop the tray in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes to melt the cheese before serving.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for chicken fajita nachos
    • Chicken - You can use breast or boneless chicken thighs with this recipe. My favorite brands are Butcher Box and Bell & Evans!
    • Olive Oil - To cook the steak and vegetables I suggest using a little olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
    • Homemade Fajita Seasoning - You'll need chili powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. To save time, you could use a taco seasoning packet instead.
    • Bell Peppers - I find that yellow, orange, and red bell peppers are the most flavorful, but green bell peppers will work too!
    • Chips - For a grain free option, use Siete Tortilla Chips made with cassava flour. Corn chips work great too! (They're also a little sturdier.)
    • Guacamole - Any homemade or store-bought guacamole will work or swap for cubed avocado or mashed avocado.
    • Salsa - Traditional salsa or pico de gallo are great toppings for this recipe.
    • Chopped Cilantro - I love adding in freshly chopped cilantro on top, but it's not necessary.
    • Red Onion - I love using red onion, but you can also use sweet onions with fajitas! A combination of both onions is great too.

    Topping Ideas

    • Salsa or Pico De Gallo
    • Dairy-Free Sour Cream
    • Mashed Avocado
    • Cubed Avocado
    • Dairy-Free Cheese
    • Black Beans
    • Diced Jalapeños
    • Lime Wedges

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Marinate Chicken

    Start by adding the chicken breast into a large bowl with olive oil and spices. Stir together until the chicken is evenly coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.

    Chicken marinating in a glass bowl.

    Step 2: Cook Chicken

    To cook the chicken, place it on a preheated cast iron skillet or any large skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and let sit.

    Cooked chicken breast in cast iron skillet.

    Step 3: Cook Vegetables

    In the same pan add thinly sliced red onion and peppers with olive oil and salt. Cook covered on medium heat stirring occasionally until the peppers are soft.

    Cooked onions and peppers in cast iron skillet.

    Step 4: Cut Chicken

    Then, cut the cooked chicken into small bite sized pieces.

    Cooked chicken cut into bite sized pieces in a bowl.

    Step 5: Add Chips to Baking Sheet

    To assemble the nachos, start by adding a layer of tortilla chips onto a large tray or baking sheet.

    Chips on a baking sheet.

    Step 6: Add Chicken & Vegetables

    Then add the chopped chicken and cooked vegetables on top of the chips.

    Step 7: Add Toppings

    Finish off with a few dollops of guacamole, salsa, and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro! Enjoy hot.

    Chicken fajitas on a sheet pan.

    Expert Tips

    • To avoid soggy leftovers, keep everything separate. Let guests make their own nacho plates by keeping the chips, fajita mixture, and toppings in bowls on the side.
    • For toasted chips, place tortilla chips in the oven at 375 degrees for a few minutes or until the chips are golden brown.
    • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces so it's easier to enjoy this recipe.

    If you love this recipe, you'll love my Steak Fajita Nachos!

    Serving Suggestions

    This dish goes well with Mexican rice, Cilantro Rice, or refried beans. (I love Siete Foods Refried Beans!)

    It would also be delicious with a side of my Mexican Street Corn recipe.

    For dessert, try my Lemon Sorbet or Pineapple Sorbet!

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    The chips will get soggy under the juicy steak and vegetables, but if you use an air fryer to reheat them it works great! You could also try broiling them on low in the oven for a few minutes.

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    Chicken fajita nachos topped with avocado, lime wedges, and salsa.

    Chicken Fajita Nachos Recipe

    Chicken Fajita Nachos are super easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends! Crispy tortilla chips are topped with seasoned chicken, caramelized onions, bell peppers, and a variety of toppings like guacamole and salsa.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 442 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large Baking Tray
    • 1 Large Frying Pan or Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    Steak

    • 1 Pound Chicken Breast You could also use boneless chicken thighs.
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ Teaspoon Cumin
    • ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

    Peppers and Onions

    • 2 Bell Peppers, Thinly Sliced
    • 1 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt

    Other Ingredients

    • 5.5 Ounces Siete Chips Or any tortilla chips!
    • ½ Cup Guacamole
    • ⅓ Cup Salsa
    • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro

    Instructions
     

    Chicken

    • Start by adding the chicken breast into a large bowl with olive oil and spices. Stir together until the chicken is evenly coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
    • To cook the chicken, place it on a preheated cast iron skillet or any large skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and let sit.

    Vegetables

    • In the same pan add thinly sliced red onion and peppers with olive oil and salt. Cook covered on medium heat stirring occasionally until the peppers are soft.

    Nachos

    • Then, cut the cooked chicken into small bite sized pieces.
    • To assemble the nachos, start by adding a layer of tortilla chips onto a large tray or baking sheet.
    • Then add the chopped chicken and cooked vegetables on top of the chips.
    • Finish off with a few dollops of guacamole, salsa, and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro! Enjoy hot.

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • To avoid soggy leftovers, keep everything separate. Let guests make their own nacho plates by keeping the chips, fajita mixture, and toppings in bowls on the side.
    • For toasted chips, place tortilla chips in the oven at 375 degrees for a few minutes or until the chips are golden brown.
    • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces so it's easier to enjoy this recipe.

    How To Store Leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
    The chips will get soggy under the juicy chicken and vegetables, but if you use an air fryer to reheat them it works great! You could also try broiling them on low in the oven for a few minutes.
    ** See full post for more information and step by step photos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1615mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2428IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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