Emeril'S Shredded Chicken Nachos

• CHICKEN
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into 3-inch strips)
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 4 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
• CHEESE SAUCE
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• EVERYTHING ELSE
• 8 -10 cups corn tortilla chips (I prefer flour, so I make mine at home.)
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup green onion, finely sliced
• 3/4 cup sour cream, for garnishing
• 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeno pepper, for garnishing
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing

1. In a 3-quart saucepan with lid heat the oil to the pan to medium-high.
2. Season the chicken pieces with the chili powder and salt and toss the evenly coat.
3. Add the chicken to the pan and sear for 3 minutes per side.
4. Add the onions to the pan and saute for another 3 minutes.
5. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.
6. Pour the chicken stock over the chicken and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce to a low heat and cover; continue to cook the chicken until very tender, about 1 hour.
8. Stir the chicken to shred it and continue to cook, covered, for another 30 minutes.
9. Once the chicken is cooked, stir and mash to shred the chicken meat and add the lime juice to the chicken.
10. Set aside as you prepare the nachos.
11. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour.
12. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, but do not allow the flour to color.
13. While whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream.
14. Add the green chilies and bring the sauce to a boil.
15. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
16. Add the Cheddar, salt, and cayenne pepper and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
17. Cover and remove from the heat.
18. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
19. In a large, ovenproof shallow casserole, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer.
20. Top with half of the chicken, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
21. Top with the remaining tortilla chips and chicken.
22. Pour the hot cheese sauce over the chicken, then evenly spread the remaining grated Monterey Jack over the top.
23. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the nachos are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
24. Garnish with the sliced green onions, sour cream, pickled jalapenos and cilantro.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/emerils-shredded-chicken-nachos-205644 (may not work)