Quesadilla Nachos

Directions

  1. 1Braise chicken breasts with green chilies, chipotle in adobo, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, orange zest, lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken stock.
  2. 2Pressure cook the chicken for 25 minutes.
  3. 3Shred the cooked chicken.
  4. 4Slice jalapeños and red onions for quick pickling.
  5. 5Mix vinegar and sugar to create the pickling liquid.
  6. 6Add the pickling liquid to the sliced jalapeños and red onions.
  7. 7Prepare guacamole by combining avocado, tomatoes, pepper, lime juice, onion powder, and cilantro.
  8. 8Make mini quesadillas using corn tortillas and Oaxaca cheese.
  9. 9Cut the quesadillas into nacho chip sizes.
  10. 10Fry the quesadilla chips for about a minute and a half.
  11. 11Prepare the nacho cheese sauce by combining sharp cheddar, cornstarch, cayenne, cumin, and evaporated milk.
  12. 12Mix the cheese sauce until everything is melted.
  13. 13Assemble the nachos by layering the quesadilla chips, chicken, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, pickled red onions, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts
  • Green chilies
  • Chipotle in adobo
  • Cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Oregano
  • Cayenne
  • Orange zest
  • Lime zest
  • Orange juice
  • Lime juice
  • Chicken stock
  • Jalapeños
  • Red onions
  • Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Avocado
  • Tomatoes
  • Pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Cilantro
  • Corn tortillas
  • Oaxaca cheese
  • Sharp cheddar
  • Cornstarch
  • Evaporated milk

Equipment

Pressure cookerHand mixerPotBowlPan

Tips

  • You don't have to make the quesadilla chips, but it's recommended for a better experience.