Best 7 Nachos With Chicken And Black Beans Recipes

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**Indulge in a Flavorful Fiesta: Chicken and Black Bean Nachos**

Nachos, a beloved Tex-Mex dish, take center stage in this culinary adventure. Crispy tortilla chips form the foundation for a symphony of flavors, topped with succulent chicken, tender black beans, and a medley of fresh and zesty ingredients. Three enticing recipes await you:

1. **Classic Chicken and Black Bean Nachos:** A timeless delight, this recipe stays true to the nacho tradition. Seasoned chicken and black beans dance atop a bed of tortilla chips, smothered in melted cheese, tangy salsa, and cooling sour cream. Guacamole and sliced jalapeños add the finishing touches, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

2. **BBQ Chicken and Black Bean Nachos:** Get ready for a smoky and tangy explosion. This recipe infuses the chicken and black beans with a tantalizing barbecue sauce, transforming them into smoky delights. A drizzle of ranch dressing adds a creamy contrast, while pickled onions deliver a sharp and tangy kick.

3. **Healthy Chicken and Black Bean Nachos:** For those seeking a lighter indulgence, this recipe offers a guilt-free nacho experience. Baked tortilla chips provide a crispy base for lean chicken and black beans, drizzled with a zesty homemade salsa. Avocado slices lend a creamy richness, while a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese adds a salty tang.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

30-MINUTE CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



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Making nachos at home is one of my favorite family meals on busy days. Not only are nachos super easy to make and use up leftover ingredients (the true beauty of nachos), they're also the perfect way to load up on veggies. Let's think about that one for a second...

Provided by Kristin Marr

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (leftover "rotisserie" chicken works great)
1/3 cup crushed tomatoes (Tip: Use the leftover tomatoes for homemade pizza sauce.)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
11 oz tortilla chips (look for organic non-GMO chips)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 green onions (chopped- greens and whites)
1 cup cooked black beans (drained)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.*
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine the first six ingredients: shredded chicken, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder, and salt.
  • Lay the chips in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Top the chips with chicken, black beans, green onions, cheddar cheese, and cilantro (reserve 2-3 tablespoons for topping).
  • Bake the nachos for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve with a selection of toppings: reserved cilantro, sour cream, chopped avocados or guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, olives, limes, corn (may also be added to the nachos before cooking), etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 1073 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



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Try our easy chicken nachos recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn, made with black beans, cooked chicken, and salsa.

Provided by Lucinda Scala Quinn

Categories     Super Bowl     snack     Bean     Chicken     Cheese     Salsa     Avocado     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce/425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces (340 g) tortilla chips
2 cups (250 g) shredded cooked chicken
1 ⅔ cups (10 ounces/284 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1¾ cups (16 ounces/454 g) salsa, store-bought or salsa verde
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) with the rack in the center position. Heat the safflower oil in a 10-inch (25 cm) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Arrange one-third of the tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Top with one-third each of the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat this layering twice more.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted throughout, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the avocado, jalapeño, and dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN NACHOS



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The best chicken nachos can be found at Zeppelins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Zeppelins' famous dish inspired me to make my own nachos-but with the added convenience of a slow cooker. I always use cilantro because it is economical and makes the dish pop with flavor. -Natalie Hess, Pennsville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2 jars (16 ounces each) black bean and corn salsa
1 each medium green pepper and sweet red pepper, chopped
Tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: Minced fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeno slices and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place chicken, salsa and peppers in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker to heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken over chips; sprinkle with cheese and optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BLACK BEAN NACHOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 oz. tortilla chips
1 can (15.5 oz.) GOYA® Black Beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 GOYA® Whole Jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)
1 scallion, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)
1½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
GOYA® Pico de Gallo, for garnish
Frozen GOYA® Guacamole, thawed, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Arrange top oven rack 6" from top heat source. Heat broiler.
  • 2. Arrange tortilla chips in single layer in 12" skillet (or other oven-proof dish of equal size). Sprinkle beans, tomatoes, peppers and scallions evenly over chips. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chips and toppings.
  • 3. Broil, occasionally rotating pan for even melting, until cheese is bubbly and toppings are hot, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Serve with Pico de Gallo and guacamole, if desired.

NACHOS WITH CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS



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Make and share this Nachos With Chicken and Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by merney

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 red onion, diced
2 limes, juice of
1/2 cup light sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Arrange the chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spoon the beans evenly over the chips then top with chicken, cheese and onion. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven.
  • Combine lime juice and sour cream. Spoon over the nachos and top with salsa.

CHICKEN NACHOS WITH REFRIED BEANS



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A basic recipe for nachos with refried beans that can be modified to anything you have on hand, including leftovers!

Provided by Jennifer Dunn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup canned jalapeno pepper slices
12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread refried beans over the chips. Layer on chicken and jalapenos. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 944 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups poached, shredded chicken
10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
16 ounces salsa
1 avocado, coarsely chopped
Thinly sliced jalapeno, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons safflower oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.
  • On a sheet pan or oven-safe platter, layer one-third the tortilla chips and top with one third the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat layering twice more.
  • Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted throughout. Remove from oven, top with avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Begin by preparing the oven to 400°F (200°C). For a crispy texture, use nacho chips that are fresh and sturdy.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. You may boil, bake, or use a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Rinse and drain the black beans. Use canned black beans for ease, or cook dried beans from scratch.
  • Chop the onion and bell pepper into small pieces for even distribution throughout the nachos.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a rich and flavorful topping. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper jack cheeses are popular choices.
  • For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili powder.
  • Layer the nachos in a single layer to ensure even cooking and avoid soggy chips.
  • Bake the nachos in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Top the nachos with your favorite toppings such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Serve the nachos immediately while they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Nachos are a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With a combination of savory chicken, hearty black beans, and melted cheese, these nachos offer a satisfying and flavorful meal. Experiment with different toppings and cheese blends to create a unique nacho experience. Whether you enjoy them as an appetizer, main course, or party snack, nachos are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and prepare to indulge in a delicious nacho feast!

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