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 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 alternative and 1 oz equivalent grains.
Ingredients
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Quantity
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Ingredients
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Quantity
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Quantity
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Quantity
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Quantity
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 12 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - 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 de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 (see notes)
- ¼ cup Chili powder
- ¼ cup Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt, table
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Tbps 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp (⅔ No. 10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 1 qt 2 cups 2 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cups Water
- 500 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 1 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 qt ¾ cup 2 Tbsp Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican Seasoning Mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Chili powder
- 2 oz Cumin, ground
- - - Salt, table
- - - Paprika
- - - Onion powder
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- - - Water
- - - Water
- 6 lb 8 oz Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 lb Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 6 lb 4 oz Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [optional]
Measure
- 2 gal 2⅔ cups Chicken, cooked, diced, frozen ¹⁄2" pieces, thawed
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- ¼ cup 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup Chili powder
- ½ cup Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, table
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp (1⅓ No.10 can) Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained
- - - OR
- 3 qt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Pinto beans, dry (see Notes Section)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Water
- 1,000 chips Tortilla chips, whole-grain
- 2 qt Cheddar cheese, low-fat,shredded
- 2 qt 1¾ cups Sour cream, low-fat (optional)
- - - Pico de Gallo (Pico deGallo USDA Recipe for Schools) [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 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
*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 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 ozAbout 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")