Spicy Pineapple Lime Chicken with Pita Nachos

Pair a rotisserie chicken with this sweet and spicy fresh pineapple, lime and jalapeño puree – then add in a little salsa and guacamole – to make this flavorful reinterpretation of nachos even easier.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1⁄2 cup diced red onions
  • 4 tablespoons jalapeño, diced, divided
  • 1⁄3 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced, plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1⁄2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 bag pita chips
  • 1 container (14 oz.) guacamole
  • 1⁄2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1⁄2 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 container (14 oz.) red salsa
  • 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

  • In a medium, non-reactive saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add fresh pineapple and onions. Cook until edges start to turn brown and pineapple begins to caramelize, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoon of jalapeño, brown sugar, pineapple juice and lime juice. Simmer over medium to low heat for 15 minutes, until all ingredients are soft. Puree until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover the bottom of a 13x10" (or similar) baking sheet with a layer of pita chips. Toss chicken in 1/2 cup of the spicy pineapple lime sauce. Top pita chips with chicken, fresh pineapple and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Remove dish from oven. Add spoonfuls of guacamole, yogurt and salsa on the nachos. Top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Return to oven for another 5-7 minutes, until the second layer of cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro, scallions and jalapeños. Serve with extra guacamole, salsa and limes on the side.