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Chipotle Chicken Nachos with Jalapeño 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. They’re crunchy, spicy (but not too spicy), and cheesy. Top with creamy jalapeño yogurt and your favorite toppings. These tacos come together in minutes and are so delicious.
I know, it’s Healthy January, and over here we’re eating nachos…but balance is everything. And in my honest opinion, these nachos aren’t “un-healthy”. They might not be a salad or green juice, but they’re protein and veggie packed. And they’re made with simple swaps that make them perfectly acceptable for January!
Plus, above all else, they’re just delicious!
I made these a week or so ago. What inspired them I have no idea. Nachos have always been one of those dishes I’ve 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 “lighter” 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.
I used my favorite taco seasoning mix and some ground chicken. But you could easily use ground turkey or beef, it’s the homemade seasoning that’s 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. They’re 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 cheese as you’d like here!
Then bake! These nachos are in the oven for less than 30 minutes.
Most nachos are topped with sour cream, but this jalapeño yogurt is just as delicious, if not more so.
I used fresh jalapeños, 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. Then I like to add mashed avocado with lime and sea salt, plenty of cilantro, green onions, and fresh or pickled jalapeños.
The key to nachos is to eat them immediately after baking, so don’t let these sit. As soon as you take them out, top with salsa, eat, and enjoy! 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 Jalapeño 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, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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We LOVE these nachos, and the jalapeño 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 you’re having a lovely weekend! 🙂 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!!🍊🍋 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!!🇺🇸😎 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!!🍪🍦 I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and sharing your review!! xx
I’m 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!!🌈 🐇 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. Jalapeño yogurt is key! My friend said “it’s like a Mexican tzatziki” 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!! ☀️⛅️ 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