Loaded Chicken Nachos
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Loaded Chicken Nachos
Description
This recipe starts with a single layer of tortilla chips spread on a baking tray, covered with salsa for moisture and flavor. Shredded chicken from slow cooker fajitas provides tender meat, while black beans offer creaminess and protein. Cheddar cheese melts over the top to bind the layers and add richness. Baking heats the chicken through and melts the cheese, creating a cohesive nacho dish.
Finished nachos can be garnished with sour cream and guacamole, which cool and balance the spices and saltiness, while jalapeños add an optional kick of heat. The chips stay crisp beneath the toppings if spread evenly in a single layer, which aids even cooking.
Loaded Chicken Nachos are suitable for casual meals, snack times, or sharing during social occasions. Using leftover or pre-cooked chicken saves preparation time and ensures tender meat. Cheese types that melt well, such as Monterey Jack, can be substituted for cheddar based on preference.
The nutritional content varies if using freshly cooked chicken compared to leftovers. Removing jalapeño seeds can reduce spiciness for a milder flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 250 g tortilla chips
- 2 portion salsa
- 2 portion chicken for slow cooker fajitas
- 200 g black beans canned; drained
- 150 g cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.
- Spread 250 g Tortilla Chips chips over a baking tray and cover with 2 portion Salsa.
- Add 2 portion Slow cooker chicken fajitas (or choice of meat if using).
- Add the 200 g Black beans.
- Cover with 150 g Cheddar cheese.
- Bake into the oven for 10-12 minutes minutes, until the cheese has melted and the chicken has heated through.
- Top with sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos (all optional).
Notes
- If no leftover chicken is available, rotisserie chicken or grilled shredded chicken can be used.
- Ensure tortilla chips are in a single layer for even cooking.
- Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat for milder nachos.
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese both melt well for topping.
- Nutritional values change if using freshly cooked chicken instead of leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 864mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1988IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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