Creamy Chicken And Jalapeno Nachos From Silver Palate

In this sophistacted cousin to the corn tortilla nacho, a creamy blend of chopped chicken and cream cheese is apiced with jalapeno. Lots of grated jack chsse is folded in, and the all is baked on pita bread until melted and puffed.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine the chicken , cream cheese , jalapeno peppers , garlic , cumin , chili powder , and grated cheese in a large mixer bowl.

Beat with an electric mixer until blended.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spread each pita round with a generous amount of the filling.

Place on cookie sheets and bake until puffed and bubbling , 5 - 7 minutes.

Immediately cut into wedges and serve in a napkin-lined basket.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast, cream cheese, jalapenos, garlic cloves, ground cumin, chili powder, monterey jack cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, pita bread