Description

Skip the takeout and let your crockpot handle dinner with these Creamy Crockpot Chicken Nachos. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a cheesy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for casual parties, weeknight meals, or game day snacking. With tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich cream cheese sauce and layered over crispy tortilla chips, it’s the kind of easy recipe that quickly becomes a go-to favorite. Whether you’re planning quick dinner ideas or searching for easy appetizer recipes with chicken, these nachos are satisfying, flavorful, and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

8 oz cream cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)

1 packet taco seasoning

1 bag tortilla chips

1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)

1/4 cup diced tomatoes (for topping)

2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (for topping)

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.

2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.

3. Add the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.

4. Top with cubed cream cheese.

5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

6. Shred chicken in the crockpot and stir until well combined with the creamy sauce.

7. On a serving platter, arrange tortilla chips.

8. Spoon the creamy chicken over the chips.

9. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.

10. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese.

11. Garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

If you’re short on time, use rotisserie chicken and cut the cook time in half.

For a spicier kick, use hot Rotel or add chopped jalapeños to the mix.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Appetizer
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approx. 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 430
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: creamy chicken nachos, slow cooker nachos, crockpot appetizer