Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (10-ounce) bag tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Sour cream, for garnish
• Sliced avocado, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook until vegetables are soft and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the refried beans and mix until combined.
3. Spread the tortilla chips out on a large baking sheet. Top with the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and top with the olives, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with sour cream and sliced avocado.

Interesting Facts

• Nachos were invented in 1943 in Mexico.
• Refried beans are made by cooking beans in lard or oil.
• Tortilla chips were invented in Los Angeles in the 1940s.