Halloween Nachos

By dkanon

Halloween nachos can be made any day of the year, but the blue tortilla chips topped with orange cheese give these nachos the perfect colors for a Halloween party!

Ingredients

• 30 blue corn tortilla chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 pound chicken)
• 1 cup drained rinsed Progresso® black beans (from 15 ounce can)
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces
• Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped green onions, if desired
• Salsa, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet, overlapping slightly.

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.

Spoon chicken mixture over chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro and onions. Serve with salsa.