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Chicken Nachos

This is THE BEST chicken nacho recipe! What's not to love about crispy corn chips loaded with succulent chicken breast and melted cheese?

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning $0.21
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast $2.99
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 15 oz. corn tortilla chips (1 large bag) $3.69
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend $4.30
  • 1 Jalapeño $0.24
  • 2 green onions $0.23
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro $0.23
  • 1 avocado $1.50
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced $0.60
  • 1/2 cup sour cream $0.50
  • 2 Tbsp Crumbled queso fresco $0.25

Instructions

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  1. Add a rack to the center of your oven and preheat it to 400°F. Pound the chicken breast an inch thick with a heavy skillet. Sprinkle liberally on both sides with taco seasoning.
  2. Add cooking oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breast for 5 minutes, then flip it and cook for a few minutes more, or until a thermometer reads 165°F.
  3. Slice the jalapeño and two green onions. Chop the cilantro. Dice the avocado and drizzle lime juice over it to keep it from browning.
  4. When your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the pan and let it rest for five minutes. Chop it into 1/2-inch pieces.
  5. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add half a bag of corn chips to the pan. Top with half of the shredded cheese and half of the chopped chicken.
  6. Repeat the layering process with the remaining chips, cheese, and chicken. Bake at 400°F until the cheese melts, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the nachos with the avocado, jalapeño, green onion, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Finish with dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 30g (46%) Sodium 470mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 30g 46%
Sodium 470mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%

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