Shredded Chicken Nachos

Shredded Chicken Nachos

Here's a fan-favorite football food recipe: Tortilla chips layered with cheese, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and other veggies, creating irresistible Shredded Chicken Nachos perfect for any party. Just take it out of the oven, serve warm, and enjoy the compliments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 998 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken

  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup enchilada sauce

For The Nachos

  • 8 cups tortilla chips
  • 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or mozzarella
  • 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

As Toppings (optional)

  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced or sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or canned corn, drained if using canned
  • 1/4 cup jalapenos, fresh/sliced or pickled

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Pat dry chicken with paper towels. Transfer them onto a baking sheet (I used a half-sheet—AKA a 13 x 18-inch baking sheet.).
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper on both sides.
  • Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove from the oven. Shred the now-cooked chicken using two forks.
  • Drizzle them with the enchilada sauce and broil for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and set it aside.*
  • Turn the oven temperature down to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread tortilla chips on a sheet pan in a single layer. Top them off with half of the cheese, black beans, and shredded chicken ensuring that they are distributed evenly.
  • Continue with a second layer of chips, cheese, beans, and shredded chicken.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
  • Right before serving, top it off with your favorite nacho toppings and serve while still hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 998kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 35gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1213mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 560mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Shredded Chicken Nachos
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