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Cheesy Chicken Pepper Nachos

Cheesy Chicken Mini Bell Nachos use mini bell peppers, instead of tortilla chips, and then are topped with spicy chicken, couscous, and Sargento Mexican cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 6 mini bell peppers (red, green, yellow, orange)
  • 1 (16-ounce) package couscous
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders (cut into about 1" cubes)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-1/2 cups Sargento® Off the Block 4 Cheese Mexican
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo salsa
  • Garnish with sour cream guacamole, chopped green onions or chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Slice mini bell peppers in half.
  2. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Spread the mini bell pepper slices evenly on the baking pan. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. Bake the mini bell pepper slices in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until just slightly soft.
  5. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Drain. Add drained and rinsed black beans and chopped cilantro to the couscous. Set aside.
  6. Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and cayenne.
  7. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add oil. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add cubed chicken and cook for about 3 minutes. Turn chicken and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  8. Spoon couscous mixture on top of the sweet bell peppers.
  9. Spoon the chicken on top of the mini bell pepper slices. Sprinkle with shredded Sargento Off the Blog 4-Cheese Mexican on top.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
  11. Top with Pico de Gallo salsa.

Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 421mg (18%) Potassium 360mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1298IU (26%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1298IU 26%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.