Heart Healthy Mini Chicken Nachos

Nachos are not usually the healthiest of appetizer options. That’s because traditional nachos are often loaded with fat, sodium and calories from the chips, meat, cheese and sour cream. But you can make nachos healthier by swapping out these ingredients for healthier ones like we have done in these heart healthy nachos. We use lean chicken breasts to make a flavorful meat mixture that serves as the main component of the nachos. The toppings are fresh, colorful and full of nutrients while adding plenty of mouth-watering flavor. The result is a low calorie chicken recipe that is also low in saturated fat, low sodium and low cholesterol. If you are looking for gluten free chicken nachos, you’ll be happy to know these nachos not only have no gluten-containing ingredients but they taste great.

There are plenty of ways you can top nachos, but if you’re looking for healthy nacho toppings, stick to ingredients like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, fresh pineapple, avocado slices, radishes, jalapeño peppers and cilantro. Using nonfat plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream provides a protein-rich and low fat alternative that still gives you the creaminess you crave. Reduced fat cheese used sparingly also helps to make healthier nachos that are still decadent and delicious.

If you are looking for other healthy chicken recipes inspired by Mexican flavors, you won’t want to miss these:

• Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
• Chicken Fajitas
• Chicken Posole