Nachos With Diced Chicken USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Diced chicken, cheese, pinto beans, and Mexican spices are layered over whole grain tortilla chips.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 serving of chicken nachos provides:
Legume as Meat Alternate: 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.
OR
Legume as Vegetable: 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternative and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Place chicken and spices in a medium stock pot. Heat over medium heat uncovered for 2 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Set chicken aside for step 12.
  • Pour beans into a food processor.
  • Pour water slowly in processor while beans are puréeing on medium speed for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add remaining water and purée on low for 3 minutes until beans have a smooth consistency.
  • Pour puréed beans into a large stock pot uncovered over medium heat for 15 seconds.
  • Transfer beans into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2"). Set aside for step 11.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • First layer: Arrange 11 chips on a plate
  • Second layer: Using a No. 24 scoop, portion 2 Tbsp 1¹⁄2 tsp (about 2 oz) beans on top of chips.
  • Third layer: Using a No. 12 scoop, portion ¹⁄3 cup (about 1¹⁄2 oz) chicken on top of beans.
  • Fourth layer: Sprinkle 1 Tbsp (about ¹⁄3 oz) cheese on top of chicken.
  • (Optional) Portion ¹⁄8 cup (about 1 oz) sour cream with No. 30 scoop
  • (Optional) Portion pico de gallo with No. 16 scoop (¹⁄4 cup).
    See Pico de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools for recipe ingredients and directions.
  • Serve 1 plate of chicken nachos.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nachos With Diced Chicken USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 plate of chicken nachos
Calories
244
Total Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
355
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
25
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
0
g
0
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin D
 
3
IU
20
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
195
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Mexican Seasoning Mix ³⁄4 Cup (about 4¹⁄2 oz):
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, ¹⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp sugar, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp dried minced onion, and 2 tsp salt.
How to Cook Dry Beans/Special Tip for Preparing Dry Beans:
SOAKING BEANS OVERNIGHT METHOD: Add 1³⁄4 qt cold water to every 1 lb of dry beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
QUICK-SOAK METHOD: Boil 1³⁄4 qt of water for each 1 lb of dry beans. Add beans and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak for 1 hour. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
COOKING BEANS: Once the beans have been soaked, add 1³⁄4 qt water for every 1 lb of dry beans. Boil gently with lid tilted until tender, about 2 hours. Use hot beans immediately.
Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
OR
Chill for later use.
Critical Control Point: Cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
1lb dry pinto beans = about 2³⁄8 cups dry or 5¹⁄4 cups cooked beans.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 17 lb 4 oz
About 2 gal 2½ cups/2 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")
100 Servings:
About 34 lb 8 oz
About 4 gal 1 qt 1 cup/4 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")