Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos are a quick and easy meal, perfect for a busy weeknight or game day. They feature tender chicken, crispy tortilla chips, and melted cheese, all baked on a single sheet pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) bag tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from oven and set aside.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on the same baking sheet.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.
- Top with the cooked chicken.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños (if using).
- Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and jalapeños.
- Other toppings can include black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, or guacamole.
- Make sure to use sturdy tortilla chips that can hold up to the toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg