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.

Active Time

Servings

6-8

Ingredients

Ingredients List

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium limes, halved
1 bag (13 ounces) tortilla chips
4 ounces Kindred Creamery Cheddar cheese (1 cup)
4 ounces Blaser's Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup)
Optional toppings: diced avocado, minced fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos, lime wedges, pico de gallo and sour cream

Cheese

Monterey Jack
Young Cheddar

Instructions

Flatten chicken to a 1/4-inch thick; pat dry with paper towels. Coat both sides of chicken with taco seasoning.
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, thinly slice chicken. Squeeze lime juice over chicken.
Heat oven to broil. Line a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper. 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 cheeses are melted.
Garnish with toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

Any brand of Wisconsin cheddar or monterey jack cheeses can be used.
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

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