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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.
Here are the details
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.
The jalapeño yogurt
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!
Chipotle Chicken Nachos with Jalapeño 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
Jalapeño Lime Yogurt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° 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.
I doubled the spices and used 1.5lbs of turkey meat (store was out of chicken a la supply chain issues lol!) also skipped the avocado since the geeen onions and cilantro and yogurt sauce was plenty…
Turned out amazing! Football got ignored for 15mins while everyone chowed down on this nacho magic.
Very much recommend!
Hi Janelle,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Could I sub more chili powder if I don’t have any chipotle chili powder on hand? Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Amber,
Sure, that would be just fine to do. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Huge hit with family and friends! I love how quick and easy it was to put together (perfect when you’re low on time or have guests over). Sweet potatoes and black beans were a really great addition and we can’t wait to have this again.
Hey Kaylyn,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
I made these yesterday and my teenage daughter and I loved them! I’m going to try the leftover meat/potatoes/bean mixture stuffed in peppers today with some cheese on top!
Hi Theresa,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Very good!
Hi Chantel,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
I just made these and they were the best nachos I’ve ever had! Amazing! The only thing I did different was I added a packet of sazon to the chicken. Will definitely be making them over and over again.
Hi Serina,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
This was sooooo good! The chipotle seasoning had such a good flavor and love the ground chicken instead of ground beef!
My husband is keto so I left out the sweet potato and black beans for him and served his over pork rinds. He couldn’t stop raving about them!!
Hi Alima,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Made this last night. Perfect weekend comfort food. My husband and I devoured it. Too good!!
Just made this for Saturday night dinner. So good. The jalapeño yogurt was the highlight for me!
Hi Sheri,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Hi Emily,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner. xxTieghan
Could you use ground turkey in the recipe as well?
Hi Nancy,
Yes, that would work well for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Incredible nachos!! Made these tonight and the hubs and I both agree they are a new favorite! Easy. Delicious. Thank you HBH!
Hi Marie,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it. Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
We just finished eating these for dinner. Delicious! My husband devoured two plates of them and raved about the topping. Another fantastic, easy recipe!
Hi Jen,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it. Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
Made these today and they were super easy and delicious! Interesting how the sweet potatoes make a perfect addition of flavor and texture.. Will definitely make them again!
Hi Susan,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it. Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
This looks so good. I have used sweet potato in a chicken enchilada recipe and it’s an amazing addition. My only question is, are you using cooked, diced sweet potato in the recipe, or do you cook the sweet potato along with the ground chicken? It seems like the sweet potato might take longer than the ground chicken to cook.
Hi Leslie,
You are going to cook the sweet potato with the chicken, it will also cook in the oven. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Made them tonight. Another big hit! That filling…sooo good! On my way to the kitchen for seconds right now. ?
Hi Leslie,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Amazing and beautiful, as always, you foodie rockstar! Thanks for this. When my fam asks what’s for supper and I tell them, ‘a new Tieghan recipe’, they know it’ll be awesome for sure! These look right up our alley. Thanks again! Sending you some love this cold January day. You inspire me. ❤️
Hi Toni,
Happy Friday!! Love hearing that you enjoy this recipe, I so appreciate you giving it a try! xxT
Super delicious, need to try it!
Miki x
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I hope you love the recipe!