RECIPES

Cheesy Chicken Sheet-Pan Nachos

Gooey, melted cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, taco-seasoned chicken with a spritz of fresh lime juice and fun, tasty toppings — this might just be the perfect party food.

Wisconsin Cheese Cheesy Chicken Sheet-Pan Nachos  Recipe
Active Time
35 Minutes
Servings
6-8

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Monterey Jack or Young Cheddar can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Flatten chicken to 1/4-inch thickness; pat dry with paper towels. Coat chicken with taco seasoning.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into meat reads 165°F. 
  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, thinly slice chicken. Squeeze lime juice over chicken.
  4. Heat oven to broil. Line a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on prepared pan. Sprinkle with cheddar and monterey jack; top with chicken. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  6. Garnish with toppings as desired. Serve immediately. 

Recipe Tips

Avoid touching face when handling jalapeno peppers. Consider wearing gloves, as oils may burn skin.| For less spicy heat, remove seeds and membranes from jalapenos before slicing.| The chicken may be cooked and sliced up to a day in advance. When preparing nachos, toss cold chicken with lime juice just before topping chips.

Cheesemonger Tip

Select for cheesemonger info

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

It’s fun to experiment with bolder flavors; try this recipe with sharp cheddar cheese, too! The cheddar flavor becomes more complex with age.

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