South of the Border Nachos

Contributed By: LTeifel
www.fitnessandfreebies.com

To make a vegetarian version, use beans instead of chicken.

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Lunch
Appetizers
Snack

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 c Chopped onion
2 Jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1 Boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 oz) or 1 can of beans
1 can (14-1/2 oz) mexican style diced tomatoes, drained
1 c (4 oz) shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
2 tbsp Black olives, chopped
4 oz Low-fat tortilla chips

Preparation

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion, pepeprs, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken and tomatoes.

Spoon tomato mixture, cheese and olives over chips. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Cook's Notes

This recipe is made for small portions.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 294 ; Total Fat: 9 g ; Saturated Fat: 4 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 32 g ; Protein: 22 g ; Vitamin A: 1319 IU ; Vitamin C: 20 mg ; Calcium: 273 mg ; Sodium: 683 mg ; Iron: 2 mg ; Fiber: 4 g

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