Get your Cinco de Mayo party—or any party—off to a great start with easy Mini Chicken Nachos. Watch the recipe video to see how this easy party food will get your friends mingling around the tasty toppings bar. Corn chips will never be the same once you try this fun, healthy recipe. The chicken filling and yummy toppings work great in corn taco shells too. Easy to make, easy to enjoy and now, easy to share.
Mini Chicken Nachos Recipe
1 large Spanish onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp lime juice
24 baked round corn chips
Toppings
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat queso blanco or reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 avocado, sliced thin
2 radishes, sliced thin
2 jalapeño peppers, sliced thin
2 limes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Hot sauce, optional
Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add garlic, cumin and paprika and stir. Add the shredded chicken and stir. Add the stock. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the cilantro and lime juice and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir well. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Top each chip with a tablespoon of chicken mixture and desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 161; Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 138mg; Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 17g
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