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Chicken Nachos Recipe
A cheesy classic gets a makeover with protein-packed shredded chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
673 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 10 ounces tortilla chips about 8 cups, baked
- 2 1/4 cups chicken breast cooked shredded
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese shredded, reduced-fat, or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tomato diced
- 2 avocado diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper sliced (optional)
- 1/3 cup green onion sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt for serving, nonfat
- salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. If using frozen corn, thaw it.
- Arrange half of the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese over the chips.
- Add another layer of chips and top with the remaining chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño slices, green onions, and cilantro. Serve immediately with nonfat Greek yogurt and salsa on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
1180mg
(25%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
718IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1180mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 718IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.