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Slow cooker shredded chicken nachos

8
Points® value
Total Time
3 hr 45 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
3 hr 20 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Nachos are perfect for chilling out, and slow cooking the topping makes things easier. We love throwing everything into the slow cooker, then heading off for a walk in the fresh air, content in the knowledge a yummy treat will be waiting for us on our return

Ingredients

Ground Cumin

1 tablespoon(s), level

Chilli Powder

1½ teaspoon(s), level, mild

Oregano, Dried

1 teaspoon(s), level

Salt

½ teaspoon(s)

Chicken breast, skinless, raw

640 g

Red pepper

1 medium

Tinned Tomatoes

1 can(s), large

Black eyed beans, cooked

1 can(s), large, drained

Tesco Corn Tortilla Wraps

6 individual

Calorie controlled cooking spray

4 spray(s)

Half fat Cheddar cheese

180 g

Reduced fat soured cream

6 tablespoon(s), level

Coriander, fresh

1 tablespoon(s), roughly chopped

Tesco Sliced Green Jalapenos in Brine

2½ serving(s), drained

Lime

1 medium

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a large slow cooker, combine the spices and oregano. Add the chicken, season well, and toss to coat. Arrange the chicken in a single layer, then add the pepper and tomatoes. Cook on high, covered, for 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a chopping board and shred using 2 forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker, then stir through the beans. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the beans are hot.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. Mist both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray, then cut each into 6 triangles. Arrange the triangles on a large nonstick baking sheet in a single layer, then bake for 12 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and golden.
  4. Heat the grill to high. Pile the tortillas on a large baking tray, then spoon over the chicken and bean mixture. Scatter over the cheese, then grill for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted.
  5. Top the nachos with the soured cream, coriander and jalapeños, then serve with the lime wedges.

Notes

The slow-cooked chicken and bean mixture makes a great stand-alone recipe. You could also serve it with rice, or as a topping for baked potatoes.

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