These loaded sheet pan nachos are the perfect party appetizer! This recipe is cheesy, flavourful, super quick and easy to assemble, and a crowd-pleaser on a game day.
Why you will love this recipe
- These baked sheet pan nachos are quick and easy to assemble.
- They’re the perfect party appetizer.
- This recipe is super versatile. If you’re not a fan of a particular ingredient, like black beans, for example, you can substitute for another one that you prefer.
- You can replace the shredded chicken with sauteed vegan mince for a vegetarian-friendly version.
Ingredients for this recipe
Tortilla chips: Use your favorite brand.
Shredded chicken: Cooked shredded chicken.
Cheese: We’ve used a mixture of cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Black beans: Cooked, drained, and rainsed.
Tomato: Chopped.
Onion: Chopped.
Jalapeno pepper: For extra spice.
Coriander: Add chopped coriander for freshness.
Sour cream: To garnish.
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add the tortilla chips in a single layer into the prepared baking tray. Top with shredded chicken, followed by black beans and cheese.
Bake for five minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Remove the baking tray from the oven and add the tomato, onion, jalapeno, coriander, and sour cream on top and serve immediately.
FAQ
What is the best way to layer nachos?
Don’t overcrowd your nachos. Add an even layer into your baking tray. First, add the tortilla chips, then the chicken, followed by the black beans and cheese. Then after baking, add the tomato, onion, jalapeno, coriander, and sour cream.
What temperature should nachos be cooked at?
For this recipe, you should cook nachos at 400º F ( 200º C).
Do you put sour cream on nachos before cooking?
You should put sour cream on nachos after cooking, just before you’re ready to serve them.
How long should you put nachos in the oven for?
Place the nachos into the oven and bake until the cheeses have melted. This process is very quick and should take between 5 and 8 minutes.
Recipe variations and substitutions
- Substitute black beans with corn.
- Replace shredded chicken with ground beef.
- Replace shredded chicken with vegan mince or omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
- Add other ingredients like black olives, avocado, and sliced radishes.
Tips for making this recipe
- Don’t overbake the nachos: You want your nachos to be super cheesy, and the cheese will dry out if you overbake. It will take just 5 to 8 minutes.
- Ensure you buy the correct type of cheese: You need to add cheese that melts very quickly. For example, use cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Layer evenly: It’s not fun when all the topping ingredients are gone from the top, and you’re left with a pile of naked tortilla chips, so ensure you layer the nachos evenly.
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Sheet Pan Nachos
Ingredients
- 14 oz tortilla chips 400 g
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 260 g
- 1 cup cooked black beans drained and rinsed (140 g)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese 220 g
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese 220 g
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers sliced
- 1 handful coriander chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream 60 ml
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add the tortilla chips in a single layer into the prepared baking tray.
- Top with shredded chicken, followed by black beans and cheese.
- Bake for five minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the baking tray from the oven and add the tomato, onion, jalapeno, coriander, and sour cream on top and serve immediately.