Chicken Nachos Recipe: Zesty and Cheesy
Classic Chicken Nachos with zesty, cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 15 oz bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Optional: Fresh cilantro lime wedges, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
- Suggested Pairings: Mango salsa margaritas
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet; season chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes per side; shred. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Layer half the chips, chicken, beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, and cheese on a baking sheet; repeat.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with cilantro, lime, sour cream, salsa, and margaritas.
Notes
- Use sturdy chips for the best results.
- Store leftovers separately in the fridge for 3 days; do not freeze assembled nachos.
- Try vegan or BBQ variations.
- Pair with refried beans.