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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Chipotle Chicken Nachos with Jalapeño Yogurt | halfbakedharvest.com

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

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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

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.
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  1. 3 stars
    The nachos tasted good, but got a little soggy when I put them in the oven. I think if I wouldn’t have added the water to the meat mixture maybe it would have prevented that. Flavors were good though!!!

    1. Hi Alex,
      Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback! Sorry to hear they were a little soggy for you. xx

  2. 5 stars
    We made these nachos for Super Bowl Sunday and everyone loved them! The meat was flavorful – I used canned chipotle chilis in addition to chipotle chili powder. The jalapeño Greek yogurt was a perfect sub for sour cream – I think even better.

  3. 5 stars
    Made this yesterday, but made bowls instead of nachos and used turkey instead of chicken. I also did Teighan’s Cilantro Like Ranch instead of the jalapeño yogurt— and when I tell you these bowls made the most phenomenal dinner AND meal prep I am not lying. Delicious.

  4. 5 stars
    We LOVE these nachos, and the jalapeño yogurt really brings everything together so perfectly! So, so delicious! We will definitely be making these again!

  5. 5 stars
    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!

    1. 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

    1. Hi Julie,
      Happy Monday!!🇺🇸😎 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT

  6. 5 stars
    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.

    1. 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

  7. 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:-)

    1. 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

  8. 5 stars
    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!

    1. 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

  9. 5 stars
    I made this last year for the superbowl and my husband asks for it for every special occasion now. CANT WAIT for Sunday