Chicken Nacho Casserole

How to Make Chicken Nacho Casserole

Who said you can’t have “nachos” with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.


5 min prep time


25 min cook time


6servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Season the chicken with black pepper. Spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes.

  3. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and then top with the crushed tortilla chips. Bake 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    240

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    6g

    8%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    60mg

    20%

  • Sodium
    350mg

    15%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    18g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      2g

  • Protein
    25g

  • Potassium
    699mg

    15%

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 whole

black pepper
1/8 tsp

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
1 lbs

fire-roasted tomatoes (14.5-oz)
1 can

no-salt-added black beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
1 can

chili powder
2 tsp

cumin
1/2 tsp

garlic powder
1/2 tsp

cheddar cheese (shredded, reduced-fat)
2/3 cup

tortilla chips (about 24 chips, crushed)
1 1/2 oz