Smoked Chicken Nachos With Potatoes
Introducing super easy Smoked Chicken Nachos With Potatoes! Crispy potatoes, chicken, cheese, and zesty toppings create an irresistible snack.
Tortilla Chipless Smoked Chicken Nachos With Potatoes? Yes Please!
Smoked Chicken Nachos are my absolute favorite! While traditional tortilla chips are often loaded with unhealthy oils, excess salt, and artificial ingredients (unless you make them yourself), I wanted to whip up a smoked chicken nachos recipe that swaps traditional tortilla chips out for fiber-rich and vitamin-packed potatoes. Smoked Chicken Nachos With Potatoes are not only lower in calories but also a nutritious alternative to classic nachos. We absolutely loved this healthier twist!
Here’s why I love these Smoked Chicken Nachos With Potatoes!
- You can top these potato nachos with anything your heart desires—just like traditional nachos!
- Even Taco Bell knew that adding potatoes to Mexican-inspired dishes takes them to the next level.
- Potatoes offer a fiber-rich and nutrient-packed alternative to regular tortilla chips.
- Air-frying potatoes is super easy, but if you don’t have an air fryer, simply slice them up and cook them in a skillet with a bit of oil. It’s just as simple and just as tasty!
Pair these delicious nachos with my Jalapeño Popper Corn Salad for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Visual Process for Making Chicken Nachos With Potatoes
Step 1
Cook the Chicken
Coat the cubed chicken with the seasonings. After it rests a bit to soak up the flavors, cook it in a skillet, then coat it in lime juice.
Step 2
Air Fry the Potato Chips
Slice the potatoes thin and then air fry them until crispy. You can also pan fry them. I have done them both ways, you can see images throughout this post. And both ways are delicious.
Step 3
Assemble The Nachos
Add all the yummy nacho toppings as well as the chicken.
Step 4
Add the Smoke
We want to smoke the nachos until they are hot and the toppings are soft.
If you loved these Chicken Nachos With Potatoes, try these:
🌟 Love this recipe? Spread the love by leaving a star review or dropping a comment below! I’d really love to hear what you think. If this recipe hit the spot for you, you’d be helping me out big time by sharing it on Pinterest or Facebook! 💬✨
Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them (It won’t cost you extra, promise). This helps support my work and allows me to continue creating content—thank you for your support! Rest assured, I only recommend products I personally use and love.
Smoked Chicken Nachos With Potatoes
Equipment
- Smoker or oven
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 cups Raw Chicken Breast (cubed)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder (mild or hot, your choice)
- ½ tsp chipotle powder (adds smoky heat)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Light Brown Sugar (optional, balances flavors)
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime (for tossing after cooking, optional)
For the potato chips:
- 3 lbs Potatoes (skin on and sliced 1/4 inch thick (they shrink))
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp sea salt
Toppings
- 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce (or shredded cheese)
- ½ cup Black Olives (sliced)
- 1 Roma Tomato (chopped)
- 1 cup Blistered Corn
- ½ Large Red onion (chopped)
- ½ Large Red Pepper (chopped)
- 2 jalapeño pepper ( sliced)
- 1 Avocado (cubed)
- Cotija Cheese
- Salsa
Instructions
Make Chicken
- Cube 3 cups Raw Chicken Breasts. Toss with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp chili powder, ½ tsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp Light Brown Sugar and Zest of 1 lime. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through and browned. Remove from heat, toss with Juice of 1 lime and set aside.
Make Nacho Chips
- Preheat air fryer or oven to between 400 and 425℉. You know your air fryer the best. My oven is the air fryer, so I lined 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice 3 lbs Potatoes about 1/8 of an inch thick. In a large bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
- Place in an even layer on a baking sheet. In batches, air fry or bake potatoes for 20 minutes or until browned and slightly crispy. You might need to flip them half way through. Remove the chips from air fryer and sprinkle with 3 tsp sea salt.
Smoke the Nachos
- Preheat airfyer to 275℉. Alternatively, preheat oven to 350℉.
- Add all the chips to a single cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper. Top the chips with your chicken, 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce, ½ cup Black Olives, 1 Roma Tomato, 1 cup Blistered Corn, ½ Large Red onion, ½ Large Red Pepper and 2 jalapeño pepper.
- Place in smoker or oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is hot and vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve with 1 Avocado, Cotija Cheese and Salsa.
Substitutions
- Smoked Chicken: Feel free to use rotisserie chicken or substitute with pulled pork, seasoned ground beef, chorizo, or keep it vegetarian by leaving out the meat altogether.
- Toppings: Nachos are incredibly versatile! You can skip any toppings you don’t love or add your favorites, such as chopped zucchini, mango, or habanero peppers.
- Potatoes: Swap russet potatoes for Yukon Gold or even sweet potatoes for a unique flavor profile.
- Nacho Cheese Sauce: While making your own nacho cheese sauce is easy, you can also substitute with shredded cheese. Sprinkle cheese on the potatoes before cooking them for the second time, then add the remaining toppings.