Copycat order
Takeout-style loaded chicken nachos at home
A typical takeout loaded chicken nachos next to the home build, per person: protein, calories and cost. The takeout side is an estimate with its source below; the home side is computed from the recipe.
Loaded chicken nachos
At home: Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos, one serving
| Per person | Your orderestimate | At homeper serving |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g | 56 g |
| Calories | 600 | 590 |
| Cost | what you paid | about $3.20 |
Type what you paid to see the difference.
Takeout side: USDA FNDDS survey data for loaded chicken nachos. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
At home: computed from USDA FoodData Central, per person. Home cost at US average prices (September 2026); your store will differ.
How the takeout side is estimated
Takeout restaurants don't publish one standard recipe, so we estimate a typical portion. Where the USDA's What We Eat in America survey database (FNDDS) has the dish, we use its per-100 g values and a stated portion. Where it doesn't, we write a restaurant-style recipe with its portion assumptions and compute it with the same engine as the home build. More on the method
Loaded chicken nachos
250 g · about 600 kcal · 28 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Nachos, chicken”, food code 58104150 (FDC ID 2708580).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Nachos, chicken" (58104150): 1 order = 250 g × 1; one order. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
The home build
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $3.20. Your store will differ.
Ingredients
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos · makes 4 plates
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 5 oz tortilla chips
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz reduced-fat cheddar, shredded (1 cup)
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
First steps
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the chicken with the taco seasoning and cook it in the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and 165°F.
Meanwhile, stir the tomatoes, onion, half the jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice together.
3 more steps: the full method is free on the dish page.
Questions
How much protein is in a takeout loaded chicken nachos?
About 28 g for a typical restaurant portion, estimated from USDA FNDDS “Nachos, chicken”. Restaurants vary. The home build has about 56 g per serving.
How many calories are in a takeout loaded chicken nachos?
About 600 kcal for a typical restaurant portion (estimate). The home build (Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos) is about 590 kcal per serving, about 10 kcal fewer.
What does a home loaded chicken nachos cost?
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $3.20. We don't list restaurant prices; type what you paid above to compare.
Is this a restaurant's recipe?
No. It's a home dish in the same style, written for a home kitchen. We don't use any restaurant's recipe or nutrition numbers, and the order name is generic.
More orders
Chicken chimichanga plateTakeout about 580 kcal · home 580 kcalSamecalories
Kung pao chicken + riceTakeout about 930 kcal · home 720 kcal−210 kcalat home
Lemon chicken comboTakeout about 1450 kcal · home 670 kcal−780 kcalat home
Mongolian beef + riceTakeout about 1360 kcal · home 710 kcal−650 kcalat homeEstimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary. Not affiliated with any restaurant, chain or delivery app.
Rebuild your own order
In the app you can type any order, or screenshot a delivery order and it is read on your phone. Coming soon to iPhone.