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Loaded Chicken Nachos Recipe

Daryl and Mindi Hirsch
This loaded chicken nachos recipe is a crowd pleaser. It's easy to make and fun to eat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 549 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces tortilla chips
  • 2.5 ounces white cheddar cheese (grated on the largest hole on a box grater)
  • 2.5 ounces yellow cheddar cheese (grated on the largest hole on a box grater)
  • 1 grilled chicken breast (1/2 pound chopped into 1-inch cubes with its juices)
  • 6 ounces refried beans (canned, heated until warm)
  • 6 ounces guacamole
  • 1 onion (medium, diced)
  • 6 ounces tomato (diced)
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño (jarred)
  • 3 tablespoons Mexican crema (in a squeeze bottle)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a conventional oven to 450°f / 230°c (or 420°f / 215°c if you're using a convection oven).
  • Place tortilla chips into a medium-sized rectangular baking dish approximately three layers deep.
  • Spoon the refried beans over the chips first and then place the chicken cubes (with the juice) over the refried beans and chips.
  • Add two more layers of chips and then generously top with grated white and yellow cheddar.
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and heat for 5 to 10 minutes checking frequently until the cheese is melted and just starting to brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and place on a heat-proof surface.
  • Add the remaining ingredients in layers, starting with the guacamole, then the diced tomato, diced onion and pickled jalapeño. Using a squeeze bottle, add the Mexican crema in an artistic criss-cross pattern. Optionally garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a spoon or spatula.

Notes

  • Modify the ingredient amounts to your taste. Assuming that you don't overcook the nachos, you can't mess up this recipe!
  • You can omit the chicken or replace it with steak.
  • It's best to use homemade guacamole in this nachos recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 635mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 704IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 2mg
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