Healthy Nachos with Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Perfect for game day or any party, these loaded healthy nachos with seasoned ground chicken and fresh veggies are so good! Crunchy, cheesy, sweet and savory, and so easy to make! A true crowd pleaser!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 425.3kcal

Author: Priscilla Lawrence

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces tortilla chips baked
½ tablespoon oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheese
½ cup corn drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 avocado chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 sliced jalapeño optional
plain Greek yogurt or sour cream; to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 400° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Chop/slice the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeño.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground chicken. Season it with taco seasoning, then cook for about 7 minutes on medium-high, stirring often. Add the minced garlic, stir it in and continue cooking for 1-3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain any extra liquid.
Lay chips all over on the baking sheet, then add some cheese, black beans and the cooked chicken. Add more cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven. Add corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, Greek yogurt if you wish. Serve right away and enjoy!

Notes

Tortilla chips: choose baked chips over fried to save calories.
Adjust portion of any ingredient to your taste.

*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

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