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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Chicken Nachos with Low Acid Tomatoes

    July 10, 2018 by Patti Estep 8 Comments

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    This recipe for low acid tomato chicken nachos uses the sweetness of the tomatoes to balance the spiciness of hot peppers.

    Low acid tomato chicken nachos

    Today we are talking garden-to-table recipes. Have you noticed the many yellow and orange tomatoes have less tang and more sweetness than red tomatoes? That's because they are lower in acidity. I love to pair them with other veggies like hot peppers and onions, to balance the heat with the sweet.

    Low acid tomato chicken nacho ingredients

    I learned this trick from my big sister, who used me be my neighbor when our kids were small. She and her husband grew a ton of tomatoes, peppers and other garden goodies.

    Low acid tomato chicken nachos on baking sheet

    That is when I learned about low-acid tomatoes. I started growing them too. I remember one time my youngest picked one, took a bite out of it, and said, "I found a peach!" Those were the days.

    Sungold tomatoes in berry basket

    One of the easiest to grow is the Sun Gold cherry tomato. They produce a ton of fruit, and are great for snacking. Even if you don't grow your own, you are likely to find them at any farmer's market or the local grocery store.

    Tray of low acid tomato chicken nachos

    Here's a basic recipe for low acid tomato chicken nachos, but you can really go to town and make it your own. Add diced zucchini, chopped cilantro or fresh oregano. Mix up your cheeses. Choose your level of heat from bell peppers to the hottest habanero.

    Don't forget to include the low-acid tomatoes. You'll be glad you did.

    Low Acid Tomato Chicken Nachos

    Low acid tomatoes paired with chicken and Mexican flavors make a great homemade nacho appetizer or snack.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    5 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizers and Snacks
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 10
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Restaurant sized tortilla chips
    • Shredded cooked chicken chopped
    • Sun gold tomatoes cut into fourths or other gold/orange tomatoes
    • Jalapeno peppers finely chopped
    • Red onion finely chopped
    • Red tomato finely chopped
    • Shredded cheese - Cheddar Mexican blend
    • Toppings as desired such as diced avocado sour cream, chopped olives....

    Instructions
     

    • Saute chicken with a little olive oil and taco seasoning. A mix of cumin, oregano, garlic, onion and paprika works well in a pinch. Set aside
    • Lay your chips out on a cookie sheet.
    • Top with chicken, followed by peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
    • Add cheese and place under broiler for 2-5 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and add additional toppings such as sour cream, olives, gaucamole or diced avocados.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 51mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Michelle Marine

      July 13, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      We love nachos and these look perfect. 🙂 I'm adding this to the list of recipe to try out. I'm so excited to have already harvested a few sun gold tomatoes from my garden this year. They are really just the best! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Angie Rose

      July 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      The ingredients you mentioned in this recipe are definitely my absolute favorite to grow in the garden. I've always wanted to grow sun gold tomatoes. They are actually top of my list for next year's garden! This really looks super yummy. The absolute perfect summer snack 🙂

      Reply
    3. Jami

      July 10, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait for ripe peppers to try these, they look delicious!

      Reply
    4. Shelly

      July 10, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      My family would love these nachos. They look so good. We are still waiting on our tomatoes and peppers but this is a recipe we'll be making when they are ripe. Yum!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 10, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks Shelly. I hope your family loves them as much as we do.

        Reply
    5. Diane Williams

      July 10, 2018 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      One of our favorite light dinners is nachos. What a great recipe for using up our ripe tomatoes and peppers. Perfect Garden to Table Recipe. Pinning for then our tomatoes and peppers come ripe. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 10, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        Thanks Diane. We really enjoy and fresh produce in the summer.

        Reply
    6. Denise

      July 10, 2018 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Oh I've been craving nachos lately and I love that these look fresh and light for summer. Can't wait to give them a try!

      Reply

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