Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos
Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos bring crunchy tortilla chips smothered in creamy refried beans, juicy shredded chicken, and melted pepper Jack for a bold, cheesy bite in every piece. Fresh green onions add brightness while cool sour cream balances the heat. Perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or a quick weeknight snack to share.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 19
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 2
Place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate; cover it with a paper towel. Cook on high power until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Let it cool, then shred with a knife; set aside.
- 4
Cook and stir the refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
- 5
Layer 1/2 the chips, 1/2 cup cheese, and the green onions on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon the beans over the top.
- 6
Layer 1/2 cup cheese and the sour cream over the beans. Arrange the shredded chicken on top, then add the remaining 1/2 chips and 1/2 cup cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted throughout, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Calories 476.11 kcal High 24%
- Protein 24.01 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 41.22 g 15%
- Total Fat 24.63 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 7.64 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.63 mg High 23%
- Sodium 984.48 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 4.58 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 1.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.09 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 522.14 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Steven's Oven Baked Chicken Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 21 hrs, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Green Onion, Pepper Jack Cheese, and Refried Beans. Each serving provides about 476.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Green Onion, Pepper Jack Cheese, Refried Beans, Sour Cream. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos?
- About 21 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos healthy?
- Steven's Oven-Baked Chicken Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 476.11 calories and 24.01 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 984.48 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.64 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, 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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