These Sheet Pan Chicken And Black Bean Nachos are topped with all kinds of goodness. Starting with crispy chips, then layered with cheese, seasoned chicken, black beans, tomatoes, jalapenos and of course cheese and more cheese.
Making these sheet pan chicken black bean nachos are super easy. You can use a rotisserie chicken or cook up your own chicken breast. In this recipe I used pre-shredded chicken breast, which cooks up super fast. I like to add an extra step, I cook the chicken in a seasoned sauce which makes these nachos bursting with flavor.
These are great to serve for game night or to have for a quick easy weeknight meal. When the kids hear it’s “Nacho’s for dinner” I bet there will be no complaints.
Tip:
You can easily substitute ground beef for the chicken, but whichever you choose, double up on the meat or chicken and use it to make tacos as well. Create a topping bar with fixings that will please everyone. You can use the toppings for both the nachos and tacos. Don’t forget the margaritas! If your having guest that don’t enjoy Mexican food, add my easy Zucchini Pie to the menu.
What is the best melting cheese for nachos?
American, Cheddar and Monterey jack are all good choices. They all will melt into a creamy texture. Use a combination to add more flavor.
Tip: To prevent your nachos from getting soggy, sprinkle cheese on top of them and bake them in the oven for a few minutes. This will create a layer between the other toppings keeping them crispy.
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What Do You Need To Make Sheet Pan Chicken Black Bean Nachos?
1 bag of tortilla chips
1 lb. shredded chicken breast
Cheddar and Monterey jack cheese
1 can of black beans
1 14 oz. can sliced jalapeno
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
taco seasoning
garlic
1 large tomato
salsa, sour cream and black olives for serving
** Your choice of toppings **
How to make Sheet Pan Chicken Black Bean Nachos:
Preheat oven to 400F
Saute garlic, add chicken, tomato sauce and taco seasoning
Layer sheet pan with tortilla chips, covering the bottom of the whole pan, add cheese and bake
Top tortilla chips with chicken, covering each chip.
Add black beans, tomato, jalapeno, and cheese, bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve with sour cream, salsa and black olives.
This is when the fun starts, go crazy add all of your favorite fixings.
Additional topping ideas:
Avocado or Guacamole
Green onion or Scallions
Hot sauce
Corn
Peppers
Chili
Can you store leftover Chicken and Black Bean Nachos?
Once these delicious chips are fixed with all the toppings I would not recommend saving leftovers, they will not have the same crispy consistency. But believe me once your family and friends taste these Nachos, I doubt there will be any leftovers!
Sheet Pan Chicken and Black Bean Nachos
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 - 25 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 package, 16 ounce shaved chicken breast or 1 pound cut up chicken breast
For the nachos:
1 13 ounce bag tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar and Monterey jack)
1 15 ounce can, black beans, drained
1 large tomato, diced
For serving:
Sour cream
salsa
sliced black olives
Instructions
1 – Preheat oven to 400F.
2 – In a medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add in chopped garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and taco seasoning, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Add a few drops of water if the sauce is too thick.
3 – Using a large sheet pan, layer the bottom with tortilla chips, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully remove pan from the oven and add chicken mixture on top of all the chips.
4 – Begin to add the rest of the toppings, black beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, (and any additional toppings of your choice) of course more cheese. The more the better!
5 – Cook until hot and cheese is melted, 15 -20 minutes.
6 – Serve with sour cream, salsa and black olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: serves 6 to 8
