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sheet pan filled with chicken nachos topped with veggies for a healthy version

Healthy Nachos Recipe

Quick and easy conveyor belt nachos are a fun way to assemble nachos and with the added benefit of fresh veggies and shredded chicken breast, makes for a healthy-ish twist on a classic appetizer and party food.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author:Andrea

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Queso about ¾ of the jar
  • 2 ounces Low-fat Mexican style shredded cheese
  • 4-6 ounces Cooked chicken breast shredded into small pieces
  • 100 grams Cooked corn kernels frozen or fresh
  • 2 tablespoon Jalapeno diced or thinly sliced
  • 125 grams Tortilla chips unsalted preferred
  • 100 grams Southwest bagged salad mix add just a bit of dressing, no other toppings
  • Garnishes green onions, cilantro, tomatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
  • Lightly spray a ¼ sheet pan with cooking spray then spread out the queso in an even layer. You do not need to fill out the entire pan to the edges, but close to it.
    300 grams Queso
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese in an even layer, then add the shredded chicken breast and corn kernels and jalapeno.
    2 ounces Low-fat Mexican style shredded cheese, 100 grams Cooked corn kernels, 4-6 ounces Cooked chicken breast, 2 tablespoon Jalapeno
  • Place cheese mixture in the oven and cook till heated through and cheese is melted and easily slides around on the tray, about 10-12 minutes.
  • While the cheese is baking, place the tortilla chips on a second ¼ sheet pan, and take 1 cup of the bagged salad mix and add to a medium bowl. Toss with just a bit of dressing and set aside.
    125 grams Tortilla chips, 100 grams Southwest bagged salad mix
  • When the cheese is heated through, remove from the oven and immediately slide onto the prepared tortilla chips.
  • Garnish with the bagged salad mix and any additional garnishes you like, such as cilantro, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos or green onions.
    Garnishes

Notes

If using frozen corn kernels, no need to defrost first, but you may need to add a couple more minutes bake time.
You can add a bit more chicken than directed in the instructions, but it may make the cheese a bit harder to slide off the sheet pan. We recommend not using more than 4-5 ounces, and if you wish to add more, top the nachos with additional warmed chicken. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1554mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2553IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 1mg
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