Nacho Libre Movie, (Chicken) Chipotle Nachos Libre Recipe

The Reel Cooking Experience

Join RCE hosts Paige & Dominique on their pilot episode as they review one of their favorite movies, Nacho Libre. Hang out for the laughs and bad jokes. Stay for the cinema inspired recipe. Chipotle Nachos Libre INGREDIENTS 12 oz tortilla chips 2 cups seared/shredded Chicken breast 1-2 cups shredded cheese (mexican blend, cheddar, or pepper jack) 1 cup chopped tomato 1 , jalapeno thinly sliced (or try it with pickled jalapeños!) 2-3 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro QUESO 1 TBSP butter 1 TBSP all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1 oz cream cheese softened 4-5 oz medium or sharp cheddar cheese room temp 1/4 tsp ground Chipotle pepper OPTIONAL EXTRAS Black olives(if ya nasty) Shredded lettuce Salsa or pico de gallo Sour cream or Greek yogurt Guacamole Black beans INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. 1. Chop your veggies and drain and rinse beans if using canned. Put 1 tsp of olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Allow oil to get hot and then sear chicken breast for one minute on both sides. Reduce to low and cook for an additional 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest for 10 minutes and then shred or cube chicken. 2. Top the baking sheet with your tortilla chips and sprinkle with half the grated cheese. Next add your beans, chicken, and top with remaining cheese. Bake on the center rack until cheese is melted and choice of protein and beans are heated through. 5-10 minutes. 3. While the nachos bake, make the cheese sauce. Warm your milk in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and set aside. Heat a small sauce pot and add your butter. Once melted, add flour and whisk into butter vigorously until they become bubbly and foamy. Continue to cook and whisk constantly for about a minute to cook off the flour taste and there's a golden color. 4. Add warm milk and whisk vigorously into flour mixture. Allow milk to come to a simmer, whisking occasionally as it thickens. Once it has thickened, turn off the burner and remove the pot from heat. Add cream cheese and whisk until melted. Next slowly add cheddar, stirring it in until the cheese is fully melted. Season with chipotle pepper and salt. Adjust spices to taste and you're good to go! 5. Pour sauce over nachos and top with all your favorite toppings! Remember not to feel guilty about diving into these nachos, it is the Lord's chips and carbs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reelcookingexperience/support