Southwestern Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (348mL) Ocean Spray® Whole Berry or Jellied Cranberry Sauce; 1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced; 2 tbsp (30mL) chopped, canned jalapeno peppers; 2 tbsp (30mL) fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 tsp (7mL) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5mL) dried cilantro or 1 tbsp (15mL) chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lb (500g) ground chicken or turkey; 1 envelope (35g) taco seasoning mix; 1/2 cup (125mL) water; 6 oz (180g) nacho chips; 1 cup (250mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Ingredients

1 can (348mL) Ocean Spray® Whole Berry or Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced
2 tbsp (30mL) chopped, canned jalapeno peppers
2 tbsp (30mL) fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp (7mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5mL) dried cilantro or 1 tbsp (15mL) chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb (500g) ground chicken or turkey
1 envelope (35g) taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup (125mL) water
6 oz (180g) nacho chips
1 cup (250mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 15m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD 6-8 servings

Instructions

Combine cranberry sauce, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, cumin and cilantro in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
Place ground chicken in large a non-stick frying pan. Cook on medium heat, until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces during cooking.
Drain excess liquid. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. Place nacho chips on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon chicken over chips.
Top with cranberry mixture and cheese. Broil until cheese melts and begins to bubble.

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