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Kate Ramos

Delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Nachos Recipe

Chicken fajita nachos recipe coming in hot! Is there anything easier, more comforting, or more universally loved than a tray of nachos loaded with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings?
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 711

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita Chicken

Method
 

For the fajita chicken:
  1. Combine the 2 chicken breasts, juice from 1 lime, the 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, the 2 cloves chopped garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, the 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the 1 teaspoon dried oregano, the 1 teaspoon salt, the 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour or up to a day in advance.
  2. 30 minutes before grilling remove chicken from the refrigerator. Heat outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Clean and brush grates with oil. While grill is heating, toss the 1 large onion, and 2 bell peppers in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken and vegetables on the preheated grill, draining & discarding any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through with beautifully charred grill marks. The vegetables may take a few minutes longer. Grill them until they are lightly charred and tender.
  4. Let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
For the nachos:
  1. Heat oven to 450°F and arrange rack in upper third of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a layer of chips on the bottom, top with half of the chicken and vegetables, half of the black beans and half of the cheese. Repeat the layering; chips, chicken, beans, and cheese.
  2. Bake on the upper third rack until cheese is fully melted and just browning at the edges (8–10 minutes). Broil 30–60 seconds for extra bubbly spots.
  3. Remove and top with remaining ingredients. Serve with dollops of sour cream and pickled onions, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 45gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1177mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

  1. Bake on the upper third rack at 450°F until cheese is fully melted and just browning at the edges (8–10 minutes). Broil 30–60 seconds for extra bubbly spots.
  2. No grill? Sear marinated chicken and peppers/onions in a hot skillet until charred, or roast on a sheet pan at 450°F, then dice.
  3. Serving tip: Finish with a generous squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro for brightness.
  4. Use sturdy, restaurant‑style tortilla chips so they don’t crack under the toppings.

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