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Chipotle Chicken Nachos with JalapeƱo Yogurt, plus all the toppings. Because loaded nachos are the only way to go. Ground chicken seasoned with a smoky chipotle chili spice mix, blended with sweet potato and black beans, then layered onto chips with just a little cheese. Theyāre crunchy, spicy (but not too spicy), and cheesy. Top with creamy jalapeƱo yogurt and your favorite toppings. These tacos come together in minutes and are so delicious.
I know, itās Healthy January, and over here weāre eating nachosā¦but balance is everything. And in my honest opinion, these nachos arenāt āun-healthyā. They might not be a salad or green juice, but theyāre protein and veggie packed. And theyāre made with simple swaps that make them perfectly acceptable for January!
Plus, above all else, theyāre just delicious! And great for game day foodā¦
I made these a week or so ago. What inspired them I have no idea. Nachos have always been one of those dishes Iāve avoided sharing on the site. Simply because photographing cheesy chips is pretty hard. They might look good coming out of the oven. But put avocado on top and let them sit 5 minutes and they become very tricky to make look delicious.
For whatever reason, something inside me just wanted to make nachos. They sounded fun and delicious, plus I thought we could make them a bit ālighterā for January!!
And they turned out so DELICIOUS. Simple and quick to make, these nachos are a great appetizer or dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oilĀ
- Ground chickenĀ
- Sweet potatoĀ
- Yellow onionĀ
- Chipotle chili powderĀ
- Smoked paprikaĀ
- Chili powderĀ
- Ground cuminĀ
- Garlic powderĀ
- Red pepper flakesĀ
- Kosher saltĀ
- Black beans
- Tortilla chipsĀ
- Shredded Mexican cheeseĀ
- Mashed avocadoĀ
- Fresh CilantroĀ
- Green onionsĀ
- LimesĀ
JalapeƱo lime yogurtĀ
- Plain Greek yogurtĀ
- JalapeƱosĀ
- Juice of 1-2 limesĀ
Here are the details
I used my favorite taco seasoning mix and some ground chicken. But you could easily use ground turkey or beef, itās the homemade seasoning thatās key.
I use a mix of chipotle chili powder and regular chili powder with lots of paprika.
To bump up the vegetables, I threw in a sweet potato, which I love together with the spices. At the end, I add some black beans.
For the chips, I love using whole foods organic tortillas with sea salt. Theyāre made simply with corn flour and salt, no other ingredients. I layer the chips with a bit of a Mexican cheese blend (pepper jack, cheddar, and monterey), then add the meat, and finish with a little more cheese.
You can, of course, use as little or as much Mexican shredded cheese or sharp cheddar cheese as youād like here!
Then bake! These nachos are in the oven for less than 30 minutes.
The jalapeƱo yogurt
Most nachos are topped with sour cream, but this jalapeƱo yogurt is just as delicious, if not more so.
I used fresh jalapeƱos, plenty of lime, and whole milk greek yogurt to create an extra creamy, tangy, and yummy sauce.
Top the nachos with lots of that yogurt. Drizzle it all on! Then I like to add mashed avocado with lime and sea salt, plenty of cilantro, green onions, and fresh or pickled jalapeƱos.
The key to nachos is to eat them immediately after baking, so donāt let these sit. As soon as you take them out, top with salsa, eat, and enjoy! Thursday night tacos, anyone? These nachos will be fun for the weekend and, of course, the upcoming super bowl too!
Looking for more game day recipes? Here are a few to try:
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Fried Buffalo Goat Cheese Balls
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Lastly, if you make this Chipotle Chicken Nachos with JalapeƱo Yogurt, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donāt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Chipotle Chicken Nachos with JalapeƱo Yogurt
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 904 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small sweet potato, cubed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder, use to your taste
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- mashed avocado, cilantro, green onions, and limes, for serving
JalapeƱo Lime Yogurt
US Customary ā Metric
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425Ā° F. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the chicken, sweet potato, and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chipotle chili powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add 3/4 cup water. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly around the chicken, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans. 3. Arrange the chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips and spoon the chicken over top. Add the remaining cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.4. Meanwhile, make the yogurt. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with a pinch of sea salt. 5. Serve the nachos hot out of the oven topped with yogurt, avocado, cilantro, onions, and lime juice.
This post was originally published on January 13, 2022
Awesome recipe! Just served to family for the Bears football game ā huge hit! Thank you!
Hey Megan,
Happy Sunday! So kind of you to try this recipe and leave feedback, Iām glad it was a hit!
These were yummy. Spicier than I expected, but in our house, thatās a good thing! The jalapeno yogurt is necessary to cool down the heat and a great addition to the nachos. Love that the recipe has you layer the cheese (chips ā> cheese ā> chicken mixture ā> cheese) instead of just putting all the cheese on top. I think I maybe would have liked some pico de gallo for a bit of freshness and a little more zing. I also thought I would like the sweet potatoes more than I did. They ended up a bit mushy, and I ended up not loving them in here. However, this was overall a great dish, as HBH recipes never disappoint.
Hey Rachel,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! XxT
The nachos tasted good, but got a little soggy when I put them in the oven. I think if I wouldnāt have added the water to the meat mixture maybe it would have prevented that. Flavors were good though!!!
Hi Alex,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback! Sorry to hear they were a little soggy for you. xx
We made these nachos for Super Bowl Sunday and everyone loved them! The meat was flavorful ā I used canned chipotle chilis in addition to chipotle chili powder. The jalapeƱo Greek yogurt was a perfect sub for sour cream ā I think even better.
Hey there,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment! So glad they were a hit! xT
Made this yesterday, but made bowls instead of nachos and used turkey instead of chicken. I also did Teighanās Cilantro Like Ranch instead of the jalapeƱo yogurtā and when I tell you these bowls made the most phenomenal dinner AND meal prep I am not lying. Delicious.
Happy Friday! Thank you for trying out this recipe, and have a great weekend! xT
We LOVE these nachos, and the jalapeƱo yogurt really brings everything together so perfectly! So, so delicious! We will definitely be making these again!
Hi Emi! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Hope youāre having a lovely weekend! š xT
A winner! Thanks for the tasty recipe.
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it! xT
Phenomenal as always! We loved the sweet potato in nachos and would have never thought to use yogurt as a sauce. Thank you for sharing your talents with the rest of the world!
Hi Christine,
Happy Wednesday!!šš I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
This was so good, my boyfriend and I loved it! Definitely recommend!!
Hi Julie,
Happy Monday!!šŗšøš I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT
This was so amazing and so easy. The dressing sent it over the edge and just added that limey heat to it all. Def will add this to my weekly meal planning.
Hey May,
Love it!!šŖš¦ I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and sharing your review!! xx
Iām so happy with how this recipe turned out. We love everything about your recipes. Please keep being the creative person you are!! Thanks so much:-)
Hey Lauren,
Happy Wednesday!!š š I am so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you! Thanks for sharing your feedback and trying it out! xT
These were so easy and DELICIOUS. JalapeƱo yogurt is key! My friend said āitās like a Mexican tzatzikiā and she was absolutely right. Am going to make these into bowls for meal prep because the flavors are so so good. Will make nachos again, too!
Hey Cait,
Happy Monday!! āļøā ļø I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
I made this last year for the superbowl and my husband asks for it for every special occasion now. CANT WAIT for Sunday
Love to hear this Bailey!! Thanks so much for making this recipe so often:) xT