Dinner
Skillet Chicken and Red Bean Nachos
35min
6 servings
This hearty Skillet Chicken and Red Bean Nachos recipe is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game nights, casual gatherings, or a fun family dinner. Crispy tortilla chips are layered with seasoned chicken, savory red beans, and melted cheese, all prepared in a single skillet for easy cooking and serving. Topped with fresh ingredients, these nachos offer a delicious balance of flavors and textures. The skillet preparation ensures that every chip is loaded with toppings and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Nutrition Facts
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Facts
Quantity
Fiber
Sugar
4 g
2 g
Allergen Content
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Milk
Ingredients
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Steps
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Prepare chicken
Cut chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
Season chicken
In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Prepare vegetables
Dice onion and bell pepper. Finely chop jalapeño, removing seeds if desired.
Cook chicken
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through.
Add vegetables
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook until softened.
Prepare beans
Drain and rinse red kidney beans. Add to the skillet with remaining taco seasoning.
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Layer chips
Add a layer of tortilla chips to the skillet, covering the chicken and bean mixture.
Add cheese
Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chips.
Bake nachos
Place skillet in preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prepare toppings
While nachos are baking, chop cilantro and prepare sour cream and salsa for serving.
Remove from oven
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
Add fresh toppings
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the melted cheese.
Serve additional toppings
Serve nachos directly from the skillet with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Enjoy
Serve immediately while cheese is still hot and melted.

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