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Black Bean and Chicken Nachos

Crunchy tortilla chips piled high with tender shredded chicken, savory black beans, fresh pico de gallo, creamy avocado, and melty cheddar cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Tortilla Chips

  • 11 ounces tortilla chips (1 bag)

Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

Black Beans

  • 14.5 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Toppings

  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 avocados, chopped
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 jalapenos, sliced
  • 2.25 ounces canned sliced black olives drained
  • 1 cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with ground cumin, chipotle powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Step 3: On a large baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips. Top with half of the seasoned chicken, black beans, and cheddar cheese. Repeat layering.
  • Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Step 5: Remove from oven and add pico de gallo, avocados, jalapenos, and black olives.
  • Step 6: Drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking. You can also customize toppings as desired.