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Chicken Nachos

Nachos are great, easy dinner for those busy nights or a great appetizer for a crowd!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh
  • 1 tortilla chips I like the scoop shape because they hold more!
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
  • 1 can refried beans
  • optional toppings include Diced onion, sliced green onion, sliced black olives, jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
  • garnishes include shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced avocado, sour cream or Mexican Creme

Instructions

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  1. Dice chicken into small bite size pieces.
  2. Over high heat, quickly brown chicken on one side and then flip over. Depending on the size of your pieces this should take 5 minutes, or so.
  3. Spread tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Grate cheese and prepare any additional toppings.
  5. Place beans in a microwaveable dish. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  6. Start broiler on high.
  7. Add dollops of beans to the top of the tortilla chips.
  8. Top with chicken and any other toppings you are using.
  9. Add grated cheese to the top. Broil about 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully!
  10. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Great use for leftover chicken. A rotisserie chicken works well too.
  • Leftovers can be kept for 2-3 days, in separate containers. 
  • Build nachos fresh.
  • Garnish with;
  •  
  • Diced onion
  • sliced green onion
  • sliced black olives
  • jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomato
  • diced avocado
  • sour cream or Mexican Creme
  • salsa

Nutrition Information

Calories 650kcal (33%) Protein 129g (258%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 375mg (125%) Sodium 448mg (19%) Potassium 2080mg (59%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 650

% Daily Value*

Calories 650kcal 33%
Protein 129g 258%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 375mg 125%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Potassium 2080mg 44%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.