Spicy Chicken Nachos

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 3 Cuisine: Mexican

Spicy chicken nachos feature seasoned diced chicken layered with melty cheese and jalapenos on crispy tortillas, perfect for sharing at parties or casual gatherings with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. chicken, cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 oz. picante sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 6 slices round Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can sliced jalapeno peppers
  • sour cream

Instructions

  1. Combine cooked chicken, water, picante sauce, black pepper, and poultry seasoning in a saucepan and heat thoroughly.
  2. Lightly fry the tortillas and drain.
  3. Distribute equal portions of the chicken mixture on the fried tortillas and top each with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. Place the prepared tortillas on a sheet pan and broil until the cheese bubbles.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and cut each tortilla into fourths using a pizza cutter or large knife.
  6. Garnish each section with sour cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 8.7g 11% DV
Carbs 55g 20% DV
Fiber 10.6g 38% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1179mg 51% DV
Potassium 767mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 552.3mg 42% DV
Iron 12.7mg 71% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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