CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups poached, shredded chicken
10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
16 ounces salsa
1 avocado, coarsely chopped
Thinly sliced jalapeno, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position.
In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons safflower oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.
On a sheet pan or oven-safe platter, layer one-third the tortilla chips and top with one third the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat layering twice more.
Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted throughout. Remove from oven, top with avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream, and serve immediately.