Let’s talk about our past lives according to nachos, though. Anyone grow up eating them? Like, at least once a week? 🙋🏻 I definitely did. As a kid, nacho night consisted of *literally* tortilla chips smothered in Velveeta (a topic for another time) and maybe some beans on top. And it was glorious.
Also, we can’t forget about the college nachos phase. Those were the DAYS! Throw some tortilla chips on a plate, top ’em with a load of shredded cheese, microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute and DONE. Lunch is served. 😉 With a soda, and possibly an energy drink ’cause studies.
Yeah, ok, I don’t really miss those days too much.
These 10-Minute Protein Loaded Nachos are incredibly easy to make!
Dare I say, and I hope this doesn’t scare you off, that these 10-Minute Protein Loaded Nachos are essentially a fancy, upgraded form of college nachos. I don’t mean that in the sense of taste, but time! They’re so quick and easy to make.
We’ve got toppings like organic chicken, chickpeas (covered in smoky paprika, of course), lentils, and (best of all) cheese!
How do you make oven protein loaded nachos?
Just throw some tortilla chips (these are my FAVE) on a baking sheet, top with a little organic shredded cheese and your fave protein-loaded toppings, and bake for about 10 minutes!
Once you bake the nachos in the oven, be sure to drizzle this delicious 3 Ingredient Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing over them! It’s sooooooo good, y’all. Enjoy!
Here’s the recipe for these 10-Minute Protein Loaded Nachos:
10-Minute Protein Loaded Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Lime Dressing
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 4 servings gluten-free tortilla chips
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1/3 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook or bake the chicken breast until it is fully cooked.
- Cook the lentils according to directions.
- While the chicken and lentils are cooking, make the Avocado Lime Dressing recipe by blending avocado, lime, and yogurt.
- Slice the grape tomatoes into halves.
- Combine the chickpeas and paprika.
- Place the tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
- Top the tortilla chips with shredded chicken, lentils, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and corn
- Top everything with shredded cheese and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the Avocado Lime Dressing over the nachos.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Caitue says:
I made the nachos for my sister and she loved them! U can add avocado and lettuce and olives too. I used vegan cheese and it was also delicious
Andrea says:
Oh gosh, Im drooling all over my keyboard just by looking at your pictures! I bet these nachos taste amazing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha, that’s awesome, Andrea! Enjoy the recipe!
Swathi says:
You made nachos protein loaded, which makes guilty free snack. As football season started this nachos looks great dish.
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes, exactly! So perfect for football season 😉
Catherine says:
My kind of nachos! I’d love this for dinner tonight with my favorite shows! Looks so good!
Christine McMichael replied:
So perfect! Enjoy, Catherine!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says:
I love nachos any way I can get em! These look fantastic, but there’ll always be a place in my heart (and stomach) for the college kind! Going to put these on the menu and see how the family loves them!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, Kylee! 🙂 And yes, same here, haha! Oh, college nachos.
Teri says:
This is such a perfect recipe for me. I love all of these flavors, and this is a great quick dinner idea or for snacking. Love love love.
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s awesome, Teri! Enjoy!
Ashley - Forking Up says:
I love how the added protein makes this snack more like a meal. Nachos for dinner? Yes, please.
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes, please!! I totally ate them for dinner 😉
Dene' Alexander says:
These nachoes sound have a list full of yummy ingredients. I’m not a huge fan of advocado, but mixing it with like might change that tune!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you! 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says:
Your nachos look amazing and I would gladly dig into those delicious bites and not stop until they were gone. The avocado lime dressing sounds very interesting. I’m definitely going to make these soon.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Marisa! Haha it’s definitely tough to stop! Enjoy 😉
Karyn says:
What. A perfect film family night treat..much nicer than popcorn
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes! So perfect for that. Enjoy, Karyn!