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Chipotle-Spiced Nachos with Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Chipotle-Spiced Nachos with Chicken

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Chipotle-Spiced Nachos with Chicken

Perfect for your next barbecue, this appetizer will serve a hungry crowd. Our chipotle rub lends a spicy kick to grilled chicken, which is layered with tortilla chips, two kinds of cheese, refried beans, onion and bell pepper to create these over-the-top nachos.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

856
Calories
69g
Protein
41g
Fat
53g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Tortilla Chip 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 to 2 Tbs. spicy chipotle rub
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 1/2 bags (each 14 oz.) tortilla chips
  • 3/4 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 lb. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
  • Guacamole for serving (see related recipe at left)
  • Salsa for serving
  • Sour cream for serving

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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