Chicken Chili Nachos

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Taste of Home"

 

• Ready In: 31mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (Rotel)
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) package tortilla chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

directions

1. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the chicken until no longer pink.
2. Add the tomatoes; cook over med-high heat for 3 minutes or until tomato juice is reduced.
3. Stir in the beans, paprika, cumin, and cayenne; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper or whatever.
5. Arrange the tortilla chips on two large microwave-safe plates; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese.
6. Top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese.
7. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 25-30 seconds or until cheese is melted.