Ready to revolutionize your nacho game? These Subway Footlong Doritos Chicken Nachos bring the beloved fast-food favorite straight to your kitchen with all the bold flavors and satisfying crunch that made them legendary. Built on a foundation of Nacho Cheese Doritos and topped with warm cheese sauce, seasoned chicken, melted Monterey Jack cheddar, and finished with fresh vegetables and smoky chipotle sauce, these nachos deliver restaurant-quality results that are perfect for game day, movie nights, or any time you’re craving something extraordinary.
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What makes the Subway Doritos Chicken Nachos so good?
Do you want to revolutionize your nacho game? Then you need to try making these Subway Footlong Nachos. This recipe starts with a layer of Classic Nacho Cheese Doritos, then adds warm cheese sauce, shredded Monterey Jack Cheddar, tender pulled chicken, spicy pickled jalapeno slices, fresh diced tomatoes, tangy chopped red onions, and a drizzle of Chipotle Sauce.
It’s perfect for sharing with your friends and family on game day, movie night, or just about any time you want a fantastic snack. It’s a great way to use up extra chicken and is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Doritos Nachos ingredients and why they work
For Subway Footlong Nachos, you’ll need:
- Prepared cheddar cheese sauce – adds a warm and creamy element to the dish and keeps the toppings on the chips. Using a prepared cheese sauce saves time over making it yourself, but here is a wonderful homemade cheese sauce recipe to try.
- Rotisserie chicken is the main protein. Using rotisserie chicken not only makes these nachos a snap but also ensures the chicken is well-seasoned.
- Doritos® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, Family-sized bag – the base for the dish. Using Doritos instead of plain tortilla chips brings extra flavor to this recipe.
- Monterey Jack Cheddar cheese blend – increases the cheesiness of the nachos and gives them a different texture and flavor than the cheese sa
- Pickled jalapeno slices, diced – give the Subway Nachos a spicy tang that helps to balance out the richness of the other ingredients.
- Fresh tomato, diced – contributes slight acidity and a lot of freshness to lighten up the recipe.
- Red onions diced – adds a mild onion flavor and a little crunch.
- Baja Chipotle Sauce – introduces a new sweet, smoky, and creamy element to the dish.
How to make Doritos Footlong Nachos at home
To assemble Subway’s Footlong Nachos:
- Preheat the broiler in your oven.
- Heat the cheddar cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until hot. Stir from time to time to prevent it from burning.
- Meanwhile, shred the rotisserie chicken and heat it in the microwave just long enough to take the chill off, about 15 seconds.
- On a sizzle platter or baking sheet lined with parchment, lay out the Doritos Nacho Cheese chips.
- Spread the warmed shredded chicken evenly over the Doritos and pour the cheese sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack Cheddar cheese blend over everything and pop the sizzle platter under the broiler for a minute or two until the cheese starts to brown.
- Use a pot holder to remove the sizzle platter and transfer the nachos to the serving platter.
- Garnish the Subway Nachos with the diced tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeno pepper pieces.
- Drizzle the Baja Chipotle Sauce on top and serve immediately.
What other dishes go with Subway Nachos?
Round out your nacho feast with a couple of other sides and a cool drink. Here are some suggestions for recipes that pair deliciously with Subway Footlong Nachos:
Asian Zing Wings. The perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy, these wings will surprise you with their bold flavors from the very first bite. By the time you finish one first wing, you’ll be reaching for the next. This simple recipe for copycat Buffalo Wild Wings’ Asian Zing Wings captures all the taste of the original using ingredients that you can find at any supermarket. Build your wing game beyond just Buffalo flavor with this unique version that will bring everyone back for more.
Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites. What do you get when you combine fried cheese and jalapeno poppers? Rattlesnake Bites! The chopped pickled jalapenos pieces in this recipe have just enough bite to cut through the richness of the Monterey Jack cheese. At the same time, the seasoned flour and breadcrumb coating gives the bites a satisfying crunch. Serve the Cajun Horseradish sauce alongside for an extra flavor kick. You should probably make a double batch because they are sure to go fast.
Dirty Diet Coke. Once available only in the mountain states, dirty sodas are gaining popularity across the US. Sonic was one of the first major chains to add a dirty soft drink to their menu, and it is utterly addictive. This lighter take on a classic dirty soda recipe uses diet Coke, Splenda, and sugar-free coconut syrup for a waist-friendly version that doesn’t skimp on taste. Sonic Dirty Diet Coke is the ideal summer sipper when you want something a little indulgent that you won’t feel guilty about later.
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Subway Doritos Footlong Chicken Nachos Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded or diced
- 1 cup prepared cheddar cheese sauce
- 1 family-size bag Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheddar cheese blend
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onions
- 1/2 cup Baja chipotle sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- If using cold rotisserie chicken, warm it slightly in a microwave or skillet.
- Warm the cheddar cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and pourable.
- On a large broiler-safe serving platter or baking sheet, arrange a generous layer of Doritos. Top with the warm rotisserie chicken and pour the warm cheddar cheese sauce evenly over the chips and chicken. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Place the nachos under the broiler until the cheese begins to brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from under the broiler and immediately scatter the pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, and red onions over the nachos. Drizzle with the Baja Chipotle sauce and serve warm.
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