Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans
Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans pile crunchy tortilla chips with silky refried beans, tender bites of chicken, bright jalapeño heat, and a blanket of gooey Cheddar. Each bite balances salty, spicy, and savory notes with satisfying melt and crunch. Ideal for game day spreads, casual gatherings, or a quick shareable snack hot from the oven.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Arrange the tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the refried beans over the chips; add the chicken and jalapeños in layers. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 minutes.
- Calories 543.44 kcal High 27%
- Protein 26.72 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 49.87 g 18%
- Total Fat 28.84 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 9.78 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.34 mg High 26%
- Sodium 868.13 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.42 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 1.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 370.7 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 447.63 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 13.91 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Refried Beans, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Skin On Boneless Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 543.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Refried Beans, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast, Tortilla Chips. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 543.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans healthy?
- Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 543.44 calories and 26.72 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 868.13 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.78 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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