Description

Loaded Chicken Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish made with crispy tortilla chips, seasoned shredded chicken, melted cheese, beans, corn, and bold toppings. Perfect for game nights, parties, or easy family dinners, these oven-baked nachos are layered for maximum flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

1 lb cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Nachos

1 (13-oz) bag tortilla chips
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 small red onion, diced
1–2 jalapeños, sliced
½ cup chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup sour cream

Optional Toppings

Poblano salsa verde
Avocado slices or guacamole
Diced green onions
Lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season chicken: Toss shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Layer nachos: Spread half the chips on the baking sheet. Top with half the chicken, beans, corn, onion, jalapeños, and cheese. Repeat layers.
Bake: Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish: Top with tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, salsa verde, avocado, and lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess.
Freshly grated cheese melts best.
Add cold toppings only after baking.
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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