Monster Nachos

We don’t make these often (the waist line would grow too much), but when we do, they are a BIG hit. Hope you enjoy them, too!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes   Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (depending on whether you multitask!) =)  

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breasts
1 lb. Mexican chorizo
1 lg. can re-fried black beans
1 pkt. Goya Sazon seasoning packet
16 oz. pkg. Velveeta
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies
Salsa, to taste
Sour cream, to taste
Black olives, sliced, to taste
1 Haas avocado
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook chorizo in sauté pan for approximately 10 minutes. Drain on paper towel.

Season chicken with Southwestern seasoning. Grill chicken breasts (approximately 10 minutes per side for thicker breasts). Slice chicken in thin slices (similar to fajitas).

Meanwhile, microwave re-fried beans with packet of Goya seasoning mixed in for 5-6 minutes.

Cut Velveeta into cubes and place in bowl. Add 4 oz. can of chopped green chilies to bowl. Microwave cheese mixture one minute and stir. Repeat process three more times (for a total of 4 minutes in the microwave).

Layer chips on platter. Spoon re-fried beans onto chips. Pour melted cheese mixture over beans. Sprinkle chorizo and sliced chicken on top.

Top with salsa, sour cream, and black olives, to taste. Peel and slice avocado. Place avocado slices on top of nachos. Top with grated cheddar cheese.

Categories: Appetizers & Snacks, Beans, Grains & Rice, Crowd-Size, Entertaining, Kid-Friendly, Special Occasions

Submitted by: kaiyazmom on January 17, 2011