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Mexican-Inspired • Dinner

Budget Chicken Nachos

Use store-brand staples and stretch the protein with beans, rice, or vegetables. This version keeps the core idea of Chicken Nachos while making it easier to fit a real weeknight.

Oven20 minutesServes 4Budget

The Complete Meal

Main

Budget Chicken Nachos

Side 1

corn salad

Side 2

avocado salad

Ingredients

  • 1 main portion chicken
  • tortilla chips
  • shredded cheese
  • beans
  • jalapeños
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil, as needed

Simple Directions

  1. Prep the ingredients for Budget Chicken Nachos.
  2. Cook using the oven method until the main ingredients are cooked through and tender.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Serve with corn salad and avocado salad.
  5. Save planned extras for: turn toppings into a rice bowl
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