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Chicken Nachos
Irresistibly cheesy, these chicken nachos are quick, easy and delicious to make! In a matter of minutes you can have this comfort food classic on the table!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 bag salted tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded chicken leftover chicken or rotisserie work well
- 14.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 2 fresh avocados cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Sliced Jalapenos
- 1 can black olives sliced
- lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beans, chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Set aside.
- Spread a bag of tortilla chips over the bottom of a cookie sheet or any large oven safe pan.
- Spread the chicken around the chips. Spread prepared beans over the chicken.
- Top with the shredded cheese and place in the oven until the cheese is melted. Depending on the type of cheese, this could take between 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on it.
- Remove, add the remaining toppings and serve immediately. Serve with lime wedges and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.
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Notes
- This recipe can be scaled down to a single serving or can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd, though you will want to bake those in multiple batches. You really can just eyeballs the amounts of many of the ingredients if doing this.
- Freshly grated cheese works best. The pre-shredded cheese that you buy at the store does not melt as well as freshly grated cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
834mg
(35%)
Potassium
721mg
(21%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
776IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
253mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 834mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 776IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.