Chicken Nachos
Loaded with queso, chicken, white beans, and green chiles, these Chicken Nachos pack a hearty and flavorful punch that's perfect for game day.
Ingredients
For the queso:
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ lb American cheese diced, white
- 12 oz pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1.25 oz white chicken chili seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 4 oz green chilies diced
For the nachos:
- 11 oz tortilla chips
- 12 oz rotisserie chicken shredded and warmed up
- 1 cup white northern beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup salsa verde
- 1 avocado diced
- 1-2 jalapeños sliced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped, fresh
- lime for serving, wedges
Instructions
For the queso:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and cornstarch over medium low heat until lightly simmering.
- Turn the heat up to medium and add the American cheese. Whisk continuously until melted completely. Add the shredded pepper jack and whisk continuously until fully melted.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the McCormick seasoning packet, oregano, and diced green chilies. Cover and set aside.
For the nachos:
- On a large platter or baking sheet, arrange the tortilla chips and top with the shredded chicken. Using a ladle or spoon, pour over the desired amount of the queso and top with the rest of the nacho ingredients. Serve with the fresh lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 806IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 752mg | 75% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.