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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.
These were, in a word, delicious! Totally made the super bowl snack table unforgettable! Thanks for the recipe – it’s a keeper!
Hey Natalie,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
This was delicious!!!!!! Our local store did not have ground chicken so we used ground turkey but still so good!! The sweet potatoes go well with the other spices and the Greek
Yogurt made me not miss sour cream at all!
Hey Mallory,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
Hi planning on making these tomorrow for the Super bowl so sure hope someone gets back to me!
I’m assuming you precook the sweet potato right?
Boil or bake but I would think it needs to be tender already.
Can you let me know ASAP?!
I believe you would cook it in the pan before placing in the oven. <3 I too am also cooking this. Happy Super Bowl and Cooking
Thanks Ellie!
I made it ahead of time and cooking the sweet potatoes with the onion and ground chicken and then simmering for the ten minutes does the trick with the sweet potato. No need to cook ahead of time.
Hi Deb,
The sweet potato is going to cook in step 2. Please Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
These are amazing. Excellent Saturday movie night treat. We used the leftover chicken mixture to do a version of your crispy wraps. Did the chicken mix on 1/4, cilantro lettuce green onion on 1/4, the Jalepeno yogurt on 1/4, and then cheese. Sooo yummy both ways.
Hey Amanda,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
So goooood!!!
Hey Cristina,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
My Indian husband is such a picky eater. He very much only likes Indian food. When I am looking for something different so far every recipe I have tried on this site he has loved!!! It’s nice to have an option when you want something different.
Thank you so much for your kind message Kara!! Love to hear that your husband is enjoying the recipes:) xTieghan
This was so, so good! Making again for superbowl!
Hey Morgan,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
Made this tonight and wow so good! The combination of ingredients is so tasty. Will definitely make this again! Thank you for a great recipe!
Hey Katherine,
Happy Sunday!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it!! xxT
Made this recipe for a Friday night. It was delicious. Loved the Jalapeño yogurt. I wasn’t even hungry, but I couldn’t stop eating it.
Thinking I will make for Superbowl Sunday.
Thank You!!!
Hey Angela,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner. Have the best weekend:) xT
As always – yum!! I never would have thought to put sweet potatoes on nachos, but I love this addition of a little sweetness. Delicious and less heavy than other nachos. Loved the yogurt topping 🙂
Hey Liv,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great day:) xxT
Made this last night for dinner date, he loved it and devoured half the plate! Great recipe and felt lighter because of the chicken and sweet potatoes. I used elote corn chips from TJs as the base but kept everything else the same. Don’t skip the jalapeño yogurt!!
Hey Caitlin,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this recipe on sunday and we absolutely LOVED it. It was even better than I expected. My boyfriend was the happiest eating this and watching football! Just wanted to let you know that you have HUGE fans in Germany too!
Hey Sina,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
The best Nachos and not so fiddly to assemble. Will post some photos on Instagram soon. Cheers…
Hi Michael,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
We aren’t fans of sweet potatoes usually but we followed this recipe exactly- SO good!! We all loved them. Would be a great filling for tacos or a burrito also
Hey Meredith,
Awesome!! Love to hear this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it. Have the best week:) xT
My husband was very skeptical as I presented the meal for dinner. He does not typically like sweet potatoes. But this dinner was a huge hit!! I never would have thought to put sweet potatoes on nachos. It was delicious. Used ground turkey because the store didn’t have ground chicken but was great.
Hey Karena,
Happy Friday!! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xxT