Halloween Nachos Recipe!

posted in Recipes on 10/11/2015

If you're looking for a quick appetizer to satisfy Halloween party-goers, then consider traditional Mexican nachos with a frightful twist. Serve tortilla chips topped with black beans, chicken, cheese, and peppers in less than 25 minutes.

Preparation Time 25 min Total Time 25 min Recipe Makes 6 Servings

30 blue corn tortilla chips 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken) 1 cup (250 mL) drained rinsed black beans (from 19 oz/540 mL can) 2 cups (500 mL) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped green onions, if desired Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa, if desired

Instructions 1. class="recipePartStepDescription">Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet, overlapping slightly. 2.class="recipePartStepDescription">In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add butter and garlic, stirring until butter is melted. Add chicken. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in beans. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.