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Chicken Fajita Nachos
Nachos topped with fajita chicken and cheese
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
18
minutes
minutes
Total Time
28
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
148
kcal
Author
Kate @ I Heart Eating
Ingredients
2
T
. olive oil
divided
1
green pepper
sliced
1
red pepper
sliced
1
small white or yellow onion
sliced
1
lb
. chicken
sliced in bite-sized pieces
1
packet fajita seasoning
1/2
c
. water
1
small lime
juiced
Pinch brown sugar
Sargento® Fine Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican
Tortilla chips
Cilantro
Instructions
Preheat oven to low broil (500 F).
Heat large oven safe skillet over medium-low heat.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and then add sliced peppers and onion.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are soft.
Remove to plate.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet.
Sear chicken on both sides.
Add fajita seasoning, water, lime juice, and brown sugar.
Cook, stirring as needed, until chicken is to temperature, about 5 minutes.
Return veggies to pan, and toss to combine.
Remove veggies and chicken to plate.
Layer in chips, chicken/veggie mix, and half of cheese.
Repeat layers one more time.
Broil, watching closely, until cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Top with cilantro before serving.
Notes
*Nutrition value are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
148
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
48
mg
|
Sodium:
91
mg
|
Potassium:
394
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
715
IU
|
Vitamin C:
46.8
mg
|
Calcium:
16
mg
|
Iron:
0.6
mg