Nachos With Diced Chicken USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Diced chicken, cheese, pinto beans, and Mexican spices are layered over whole grain tortilla chips.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION1 serving of chicken nachos provides:Legume as Meat Alternate: 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.ORLegume as Vegetable: 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb 8 oz Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 lb 6 oz Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 1 lb 10 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 lb 9 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 2 qt ⅔ cup Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- ¼ tsp Salt, table
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 cups 1 tsp (¹⁄3 No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 cups 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Water
- 250 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 2¼ cups 3 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- - - Chili powder
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 2 lb 2 cups Pinto beans, dry
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 3 lb 4 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 3 lb 2 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
Measure
- 1 gal 1⅓ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (²⁄3 No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for CACFP) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
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 140 °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 25 servings, use 1 pan.For 50 servings, use 2 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 CACFP for recipe ingredients and directions.
- Serve 1 plate of chicken nachos.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Nachos With Diced Chicken USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 plate of chicken nachos
Calories 244
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 355mg15%
Potassium 195mg6%
Total Carbohydrates 25g8%
Dietary Fiber 4g17%
Total Sugars 0g0%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin D 3IU20%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide
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 1lb of dry beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
QUICK-SOAK METHOD: Boil 1³⁄4 qt of water for each 1lb 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 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
25 Servings:
About 8 lb 10 oz
About 1 gal 1⅕ cups/1 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")
50 Servings:
About 17 lb 4 oz
About 2 gal 2½ cups/2 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")