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Baked Chicken Nachos
Enjoy a delicious and cheesy baked chicken nachos dish that's perfect for sharing. Loaded with flavorful toppings and melted cheese, it's a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Dried ingredients
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 10 ounces bag of tortilla chips
- 1 cup pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/3 cup jalapeño pepper slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté black beans, garlic, cumin, and chili powder in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add diced peppers and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix shredded chicken with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of chips, bean mixture, chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and onions in a baking dish. Repeat layers and top with cheese and cilantro.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts. Serve with sour cream and jalapeños.
Notes
For extra flavor, add more cilantro or jalapeños as desired.