Chicken Nachos
Chicken nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a delightful blend of crispy tortilla chips, savory shredded chicken, and gooey melted cheese. Topped with fresh jalapeños, creamy guacamole, and zesty salsa, this dish is perfect for game nights or casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, chicken nachos will become your go-to recipe for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup black beans (drained)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (sliced)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from heat and shred.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a large baking sheet, layer tortilla chips, followed by shredded chicken and cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Top with black beans, jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg