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Loaded cheese nachos with chicken in a skillet.

Easy Homemade Loaded Chicken Nachos

These delicious chicken nachos are perfect for a quick and easy meal. Loaded with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, they are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 500 g chicken mince
  • 1 package fajita seasoning, or make your own using the recipe below
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, finely diced

For the Fajita Seasoning (if making your own):

  • 2 tablespoons Cajun spice
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Nachos:

  • 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 200 g tortilla chips

For the Toppings:

  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • Sour cream or light crème fraîche
  • Green onions, sliced
  • ½ bunch coriander, chopped
  • Salsa

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Add the finely diced red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the chicken mince to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until thoroughly cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Mix in the fajita seasoning (or homemade seasoning) and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Nachos:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Spread the tortilla chips evenly in a skillet or on a baking sheet.
  • Spoon the cooked chicken mixture over the tortilla chips.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Bake:

  • Place the skillet or baking sheet in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Add Toppings:

  • Remove the nachos from the oven.
  • Top with chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeno, green onions, and coriander.
  • Serve with sour cream or light crème fraîche and salsa on the side.

Notes

  • Seasoning Alternative: If you prefer not to use a fajita kit, coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.
  • Healthier Option: To reduce fat and calories, substitute fat-free Greek yogurt for crème fraîche.
  • Quick Tip: Use pre-made tortilla chips to save time.

Nutrition

Calories: 796kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 1.308mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2.992IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 3mg
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