Nachos with Chicken and Black Beans

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Dive into a platter of irresistible flavor with these loaded Nachos with Chicken and Black Beans—perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or a fun family dinner. This quick and easy recipe combines crispy tortilla chips layered with tender, taco-seasoned shredded chicken, protein-packed black beans, and a generous blanket of melted Mexican-blend cheese. Topped with juicy diced tomatoes, zesty red onion, fresh cilantro, and a kick of sliced jalapeños, every bite is bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Serve it fresh out of the oven with creamy guacamole and tangy sour cream on the side for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 25 minutes, these nachos are as simple to make as they are delicious!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 10 ounces Tortilla chips
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
• 1 cup Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
• 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 piece Jalapeño peppers (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Guacamole
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

3. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is well coated and heated through. Remove from heat.

4. On a large oven-safe baking sheet or platter, spread a single, even layer of tortilla chips.

5. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chips.

6. Distribute the seasoned chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion evenly over the cheese layer.

7. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

8. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños.

10. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream and guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (291.4g)

Calories		634
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		34.4 g	44%
	Saturated Fat	12.5 g	63%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		110 mg	37%
Sodium		654 mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate		43.1 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	7.3 g	26%
	Total Sugars	3.5 g
Protein		39.0 g	78%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		359 mg	28%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		594 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1858 cal (48.5%%)

Protein: 934 cal (24.4%%)

Carbs: 1037 cal (27.1%%)