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Irish Nachos
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Maybe slightly Americanized, but still the PERFECT meal for St. Patrick's Day, or any night of the week that you want to feel like a celebration. As nacho lovers, this is easily our favorite home-made version...and that's really saying something!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Servings: 4
Author: Maggie @ Our Fine Day
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts (or steak)
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 1/2 can of black beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano
  • Avocado/Olive Oil
Toppings:
  • For the guacamole: 2 avocados, juice of 1 lime, 2 Tbsp diced red onion, salt, & pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • olives
  • favorite salsa
  • pickled jalapenos
  • cilantro
Instructions

  1. Clean and thinly slice the potatoes. I used a mandolin slicer on the 3/16" setting but you could definitely use a knife and carefully cut the potatoes in uniform slices.

  2. Prepare a baking sheet by spreading an even layer of oil. Lay the sliced potatoes in one layer on the baking sheet, sprinkle more oil on top, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Bake at 400ยบ for 15 minutes, then broil for 2-4 additional minutes to get them a little crispy.
  3. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the chicken. I cooked 4 breasts so that I would have the extra chicken on hand for lunches throughout the rest of the week! You will only need 2 breasts for this recipe. Season each side with a steady sprinkle of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Heat a large (oven safe) skillet with 1-2 tbsp of oil. Add the breasts to the pan and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side (depending on thickness). Once cooked, set aside to cool.
  4. While potatoes and chicken are doing their thing, prepare the toppings.
  5. For the guacamole: Mash 2 avocados with diced onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and lime juice. Slice the red onion, drain and rinse black beans, drain olives, and grate the cheese.
  6. At this point, The potatoes and chicken should be cooked. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Transfer the potatoes to the same skillet you used for the chicken and arrange them in a layer that covers the bottom of the skillet. As you transfer them, flip the slices over so that the side that was facing down on the sheet pan is now facing up. Add the skillet back to the broiler for 2 more minutes to brown the other side.
  7. Top the potatoes with diced chicken, black beans, cheese, olives, and sliced onions. Place in the oven on Broil for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Now, for the fun part! Top with the rest of your preferred toppings like guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, and cilantro...and ENJOY!