Chicken, ham, alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese piled high on tortilla chips and baked until irresistibly gooey – perfect for game day, movie night, or an easy lunch!
Let me first just say that I know Swimsuit Season is drawing near (or maybe it has already arrived where you live). Let me also just say that this recipe doesn’t use a traditional Alfredo sauce, but a lighter one, and hey – look at all that protein!
Have I convinced you yet?
I’ve kind of got this fascination with nachos going on lately. Ever since those BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos, life just hasn’t been the same.
This whole idea that you can take any meal, pile it on top of some chips and it becomes a perfectly acceptable any-time-of-day kind of meal? I’m lovin’ it.
Also, I love meat and sauce and cheese.
And nachos make me feel good inside.
Even in Swimsuit Season.
I pretty much love everything Chicken Cordon Bleu. Like these scalloped potatoes? Best. Ever.
And sometimes when your baby wakes you up at 12:30am and your toddler has to go pee at 3:00am and 6am, you need a plate of nachos for lunch. Maybe even supper.
And you might not be able to think of a bunch of intelligent things to say or a funny story or some super creative descriptive food words that will entice you to go make these other than, “you should totally make these.”
But you should totally go make them anyway. 🙂
Chicken Cordon Bleu Nachos
Ingredients
- 150 grams tortilla chips about ½ bag
- 1 chicken breast chopped
- 1 cup ham diced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
*Alfredo sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/8-1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- *Alfredo sauce:In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and continue cooking over medium heat until thickened. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a layer of chips on a non-stick pan. Top with half of the cheese, half of the ham, and half of the chicken. Drizzle with Alfredo sauce (not too much – you don’t want your nachos soggy!). Repeat layers one more time.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Broil 1-2 minutes if desired.
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Roger Foreman says
Oh…. My family just sucked down an entire batch, and I’m in the process of putting batch #2 in the oven…!! Ridiculously good! Such a clever new take on the classic “nachos” model. I’m not that creative with my cooking, but I’ll gladly mooch off yours…. Thanks for the great recipe!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, anytime! I’m so thrilled to hear the family enjoyed them!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Yum – those nachos look super savory and tasty!! 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Christina!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
I’m loving this. It’s a nacho twist I haven’t seen before. It looks fabulous!
Shinee says
I have yet to perfect my nacho skills. Every time I make nachos, my husband isn’t too impressed. But this one sounds amazing, Ashley! I’ll give it a go! And who cares about swim suit season when we need to have all the nachos and chocolates to eat!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Clearly I care less about swimsuit season because all I can think about now are these nachos.
Ashley says
Haha, clearly I don’t really care either!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is an amazing nacho idea. I love it!
Ashley says
Thanks Dorothy!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Nachos are my ultimate comfort food! Love this spin on them! You are so creative Ashley!
Ashley says
Thanks Mariah!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!??? Sorry for shouting in your comment section but seriously Ashley, this looks incredible! Swimsuit season what? 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, you’re forgiven! Thanks Nora 🙂
amanda @ fake ginger says
Ohhh maaaaan, what I wouldn’t do for a plate of these right now!
Ashley says
Haha, me too!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
We love experimenting with different combinations for nachos! I know these would disappear in no time at my house!
Ashley says
I am SO into nachos lately! Thanks Jessica!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Ashley, I think you know how I feel about nachos. LOVE THEM! I wouldn’t have thought of this clever recipe myself, so I’m so glad you did! I have to try these! <3
Ashley says
Thanks Andi! I’m all up for thinking of new ways to eat chips for lunch 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
A wonderful twist on an entree, Ashley! Although I don’t eat ham, I’ll have to share this recipe with my mom. She used to make us Chicken Cordon Bleu growing up and I know that she’d love to make this for her friends.
Ashley says
Thanks Erin!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
One of my favorite guilty pleasures is to split a plate of (good) nachos for a meal with Brian or a friend. Talk about all my favorite things in one! These nachos look amazing Ashley!! I love the flavor twist here. So good!
Ashley says
Thanks Alyssa! I’m on such a big nacho kick lately!
Danielle says
I love nachos, especially when they look this delicious! That lighter alfredo sauce is awesome too! Just means I can eat more, right? 😉
Ashley says
Absolutely! Thanks Danielle 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Ashley, all I needed to see was the photo and now I want to make these!!!! and hey, baby waking you up at 12:30am and your toddler has to go pee at 3:00am and 6am, I say grab those nachos, a few brownies and a pour yourself a glass of wine too while you’re at it. 😛
Ashley says
Haha, things are slowly improving over here at night! But there’s always room for nachos and brownies in my bedtime routine 🙂
Annie @Maebells says
Oh my goodness! These nachos are amazing! We do nachos for dinner sometimes because it is so darn easy, these will be the next ones we try!
Ashley says
Yes — love nachos for dinner night!
Sara says
These are so unique! To me nachos are the perfect snack food…or lunch food…or dinner food 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, exactly! Or all of the above 😉
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
You have me sold! These nachos look absolutely perfect Ashley!
Ashley says
Thanks Natalie!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
You’re giving me serious nacho inspiration right now, Ashley! Yum!
Ashley says
Haha, I’m so glad! 😉
My Kitchen Craze says
I love to eat to much to care about swimsuit season. I would so devour these nachos! They look delicious! Pinned!!
Ashley says
Haha, me too! Thanks Cyndi!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
Sometimes nachos for lunch are the best way to make your day better! I love nachos, and these ones look amazing!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey!
[email protected] says
What a great twist on nachos! I am loving that lightened up alfredo sauce. Yum!
Ashley says
Thanks Christin!
Michelle { A Latte Food } says
These nachos look amazing! I would give up swimsuit season for these (although I’m digging the fact these have a lightened up alfredo sauce so I don’t have to give it up). Love these!
Ashley says
I’m all about balance! Lol. You gotta splurge a little sometimes 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I love food too much to care about bathing suit season 😉 These nachos look delicious and I cannot wait to share them with my husband.
Ashley says
Thanks Kacey!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I have been craving nachos lately – how did you know? I have tostadas in the pantry and this would be a perfect topping for them!
Ashley says
That would be fantastic Dorothy!
Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says
This is like – genius. Oh.My.GOSH!!
Ashley says
Thanks Nicole!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
I looove chicken cordon bleu! I don’t make it enough though – probably because it’s not that easy to throw together. These nachos would be much simpler though! They look fabulous!
Ashley says
Yes — I am all about simple! Thanks Sarah!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
This is one creative recipe for nachos and I love it.
Ashley says
Thanks Kathy!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
OK I was sold when I saw the pictures but the lightened up alfredo (and you’re right–the protein!) have me heading to the grocery store for these ingredients right now! Seriously though, I will be making this! 🙂
Ashley says
I think I need to be making them again! Thanks Sam!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Nachos of any kind rock and in moderation they can still be swimsuit friendly. 🙂 hehe as long as you can show self control! … which would be really hard with these!
Ashley says
Haha, you can always make an individual portion! 🙂
marcie says
You’re on a nacho roll, Ashley, and I love how creative you got with these! I haven’t had chicken cordon bleu in ages, and this nacho version would be the best way to re-visit it! 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Marcie! I can’t even remember the last time I had real chicken cordon bleu!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love these fun nachos! The lighter alfredo sauce makes them perfect for swimsuit season! My sleep keeps getting interrupted too so I totally support having these for breakfast, lunch and supper! Yum!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly! I hope that changes soon for both of us 🙂
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
These are simply fun-derful! You make the best nachos!
Pinned…of course. 😉
Ashley says
Why thanks Melanie! And thanks for pinning 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’m a sucker for homemade nachos and these look fantastic! I love the lighter alfredo sauce too, so perfect for swimsuit season!