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Close up of loaded chicken and black bean nachos on a parchment paper lined sheet pan with pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapeños and shredded lettuce on top.
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Loaded Chicken Nachos

Loaded chicken nachos with black beans and plenty of cheese are made in a double layer to ensure tons of good stuff on every chip. Add ALL your favorite toppings and dig in!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the nachos:

  • Tortilla chips
  • 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or a Mexican blend cheese)

For the toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Pickled jalapeno slices
  • Sliced or pickled red onions
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Olives

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread a single, even layer or tortilla chips on the baking sheet. Top with half of the chicken, beans and cheese.
  • Add a second layer of chips on top of the first layer. Top with the remaining chicken, beans and cheese.
  • Bake the nachos at 350 for 6-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the nachos are hot.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the toppings and set out so everything is ready to go.
  • Serve the nachos immediately, with any desired toppings.

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Notes

Chicken: It helps to chop the chicken into pretty small pieces, so it scatters better over the chips. You can use a rotisserie chicken or leftover baked or grilled chicken.
Veggies: You can also add some sautéed peppers, onions and/or zucchini to your nachos if you are a veggie lover like me.
Toppings: You can pile the toppings right onto the nachos on the sheet pan or set toppings out in separate bowls and let everyone customize their nachos like they want. Just be sure the toppings are ready to go when the nachos come out of the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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