Viral Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos Recipe

Viral Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos Recipe

These Viral Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos are next level when it comes to sheet-pan nachos. Tortilla chips baked with cheese, Cajun chicken, and green onions, then topped with a cool and crunchy Caesar salad mix. This recipe is viral for a reason!

Recipe from Holly at Spend with Pennies.

What You’ll Love About Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos:

  • Incredibly delicious
  • Easy meal or appetizer to throw together
  • Crowd pleaser
  • Fun and unique

Sheet pan nachos are a staple meal in our home and if I didn’t feel the pressure to add a variety to our weekly menu, we would definitely have them way more often than we do.

Holly from Spend with Pennies shared an Instagram reel featuring these Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos and I had to get my hands on them ASAP! And let me just tell you, cheesy chicken nachos smothered with a cool and crunchy Caesar salad is seriously magical!

This recipe comes together insanely fast, especially if you use pre-cooked chicken and a Caesar salad kit from the grocery store. Nobody is judging and it will still be amazing!

You’ll have to try my Caesar Salad Chicken Wraps for a lighter, quick and easy lunch.

Simple Ingredients:

  • Tortilla chips– I like to find a thicker tortilla chip so it stands up well with the toppings.
  • Cheese– Italian cheese blend is used for the nachos and lots of parm for the salad.
  • Chicken– Cook chicken with creole seasoning or use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
  • Green onions- Adds a pop of flavor.
  • Romain lettuce- Classic for Caesar salad.
  • Caesar dressing– Make sure it’s creamy.
  • Lemon juice– Adds a burst of fresh flavor.

Recipe Tip:

Make sure to spray your pan really well with non-stick cooking spray so the nachos come off the pan easily.

How To Make Viral Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos:

Step One. Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare a quarter sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray the surface well with non-stick cooking spray.

Step Two. Layer the top of your prepared sheet pan with tortilla chips, then add a layer of Italian shredded cheese blend, the cooked chicken, green onions, and a little more cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step Three. While the nachos bake, add chopped lettuce to a medium size bowl and toss with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese. Top the baked nachos with Caesar salad mix, more parmesan cheese, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Common Questions:

đź—¨How do I prevent the nachos from becoming soggy?

For this nacho recipe you’ll want to eat right away because of the Caesar salad. You can also serve the salad separately from the baked nachos and let everyone add their own mixed salad to the their serving.

đź—¨Can I reheat the leftover nachos without the salad mix on top?

I have tested this and the taste isn’t bad but the chips won’t crisp up the same as when fresh.

Other Sheet Pan Meals You Might Enjoy:

Viral Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos

These Viral Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos are next level when it comes to sheet-pan nachos. Tortilla chips baked with cheese, Cajun chicken, and green onions, then topped with a cool and crunchy Caesar salad mix. This recipe is viral for a reason!
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 812kcal

Equipment

  • 1 quarter sheet pan
  • 1 medium mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 cups tortillas chips
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
  • 1 medium boneless skinless chicken breast or use 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
  • Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 Romaine heart, chopped, about 4 cups
  • creamy Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • lemon juice from 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare a quarter sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray the surface well with non-stick cooking spray.

  • If you're not using pre-cooked chicken, season chicken breast generously with Creole seasoning on both sides. Cook in a hot skillet with olive oil for 5-6 minutes on both sides, or until internal temperature reaches 165°. Cut chicken into small chunks or shred with a fork.
  • Layer the top of your prepared sheet pan with tortilla chips. Cover the chips with 1 cup of Italian cheese blend, the cooked chicken, green onions, and the remaining 1/2 cup of Italian cheese. Place in preheated oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • While the nachos bake, add chopped lettuce to a medium size bowl and toss with Caesar dressing and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Top the baked nachos with Caesar salad mix, more parmesan cheese, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips-
 
Use a sturdier tortilla chip so it holds up well with the toppings. 
Use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this super fast. 
Make sure to spray your pan really well with non-stick cooking spray so the nachos come off the pan easily.
 
Common Questions-
 
How do I prevent the nachos from becoming soggy?
For this nacho recipe you’ll want to eat right away because of the Caesar salad. You can also serve the salad separately from the baked nachos and let everyone add their own mixed salad to the their serving.
Can I reheat the leftover nachos without the salad mix on top?
I have tested this and the taste isn’t bad but the chips won’t crisp up the same as when fresh.
 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 3mg

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