Nachos with Ground Chicken
Sheet pan chicken nachos with ground chicken are a delicious twist on classic nachos. The seasoned ground chicken and melted cheese take this dish to the next level, making it a perfect option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or party snack.
Servings 6
Calories 330kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 11 oz Tortilla Chips
- Diced Red Bell Peppers
- 1 ½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 ½ cup Monterey Jack Cheese
Optional Nacho Toppings
- Sour Cream
- Black Olives
- Avocado or Guacamole
- Diced Red Onion or Green Onion
- Cilantro
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground chicken breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add taco seasoning and water, and simmer until the sauce thickens.1 pound Ground Chicken, 1 Packet Taco Seasoning, ¼ cup Water
- In a single layer on a large baking sheet, layer the tortilla chips, the seasoned chicken, shredded cheese, and diced red bell pepper (optional).1 11 oz Tortilla Chips, 1 ½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 ½ cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Diced Red Bell Peppers
- Bake for 5 - 8 minutes. Remove from the oven when the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle your favorite fresh toppings over the top of the chips. Serve immediately.Sour Cream, Black Olives, Avocado or Guacamole, Diced Red Onion or Green Onion, Cilantro, Salsa
Notes
- Make sure NOT to skimp on the cheese or toppings.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Be sure ground chicken is cooked through.
- Cut red bell peppers small, so they have time to soften just a bit.
- If serving a crowd double the recipe.
- Substitute leftover chicken for ground chicken.
- Add a few drops of hot sauce right before serving.
- Prep ingredients, including laying out the chips, chicken, and cheese, before your guests arrive, so all you have to do is throw the nachos in a preheated oven.
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Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 1mg
