Skillet Chicken Nachos
Serves 6
This no-frills, speedy appetizer is about to become your go-to hosting hack for all kinds of gatherings. Simply pile the ingredients into a skillet and let the oven take care of the rest. You can make the nachos your own with toppings like diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced, or 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
Optional Ingredients
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Prepared salsa
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Sliced pickled jalapeños
- Lime wedges
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spread tortilla chips in cast iron skillet or on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with chicken, followed by beans, cheese, tomatoes, green onion, and jalapeño.
- Bake 4 to 5 minutes, just until cheese melts.
- Add optional toppings, if you like. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)- Calories: 360
- Fat: 18.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 50.0 mg
- Sodium: 460.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.0 g
- Fiber: 2.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Sugar: 2.0 g
- Protein: 17.0 g