Skillet Chicken Nachos

A filling dip with creamy beans, sweet crisp vegetables, and delectable chicken all enveloped in velvety cheeses.

James and I aren't typically in the business of entertaining guests. Between my job and his school work, we don't get much time to ourselves, much less for other people. Not to mention, our apartment is literally slanted and a disaster area. All we need is FEMA to walk through here before we'd qualify for federal assistance to overcome our perpetual state of emergency. Naturally, the last thing on my mind would be a fun snack great for both parties or more intimate settings with a few friends over. Yet, I couldn't help but try this recipe for a great nacho dip. I'm a fan of just about any cheese, and I'm convinced a great hunk of cheese covers a multitude of sins. But I'm always left wanting a little more from your average nacho dip. Thus, I went to work combining the hoard of food collecting in my fridge to create a more hearty dip. Combined with savory meats and a medley of vegetables and beans, this dip can eat like a meal. In fact, James and I did just that - a hefty helping of chips and dip was dinner! Feel free to make adjustments based on your tastes, but I'm sure these nachos will please any palate.

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Skillet Chicken Nachos

by CJ Huang

A filling dip with creamy beans, sweet crisp vegetables, and delectable chicken all enveloped in velvety cheeses.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
	1 pound			chicken, shredded or chunked
		1 tablespoon		taco seasoning
		2 tablespoons		tomato paste
			1	red bell pepper, chopped
		2 cups		black beans, cooked and drained
	11 ounces			corn, kernels
		2 cups		cheese, shredded	I used a combination of a Mexican blend, Cheddar, and Jack.
		1/4 cup		cilantro, chopped

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Cook chicken in small amount of oil with taco seasoning.
3. Stir in remaining materials except cilantro. Continue to cook until cheese melted.
4. Remove from heat and stir in (or garnish) with cilantro. Top with additional cheese if desired.