How to make CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS | Mexican Chicken recipes | Villa Cocina

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese can provide similar creaminess at a lower cost.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Pita chips are often cheaper and provide a crunchy alternative.

Cut 25 corn tortillas into eight triangular sections.

Heat 2-3 inches of avocado oil in a large pot.

Fry the tortilla triangles until golden brown and crispy, then transfer to a rack and sprinkle with salt.

Slice 2 bell peppers and 1 medium yellow onion into strips.

In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground onion, 1 teaspoon ground garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.

Add 0.25 cup olive oil and 3 tablespoons lime juice to the spice mixture and combine.

Coat 1.5 pounds of chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for 20 minutes.

Cook the chicken on a hot pan until browned and fully cooked, about 165°F internal temperature.

Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes.

In the same pan, add the sliced onion and bell peppers, cooking until desired doneness.

Slice or dice the cooked chicken and add to the veggies, mixing to combine and adding more salt and lime juice to taste.

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat, then whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika for 30 seconds.

Whisk in 1 cup whole milk and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously until thickened.

Turn heat to low and whisk in 4 ounces grated American cheese and 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese until melted, adjusting consistency with more milk if needed.

Layer corn tortilla chips on a small cast iron skillet or plate, followed by the chicken fajitas, cooked black beans, and drizzle with warm cheese sauce.

Top with fresh guacamole, sour cream, diced red onion, sliced serranos, and chopped cilantro.

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