Low Fat Fajita Nachos

Transform your snack game with these irresistible Low Fat Fajita Nachos, a healthier twist on a Tex-Mex classic! Packed with vibrant strips of sautéed red, green, and yellow bell peppers, tender spiced chicken, and melty reduced-fat cheddar cheese, this recipe offers bold fajita flavors with a lighter touch. Served over crisp baked tortilla chips and garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and creamy fat-free Greek yogurt, these nachos are the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or guilt-free snacking. Pair it with your favorite salsa for a zesty finish that'll have everyone asking for more! Keywords: low-fat nachos, healthy fajita nachos, Tex-Mex recipes, baked tortilla chips, reduced-fat cheese recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons low sodium fajita seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cups baked tortilla chips
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
• 0.5 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup salsa

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add chicken strips to the skillet and season with low sodium fajita seasoning. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Add the sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers, along with the sliced red onion and minced garlic, to the skillet. Continue to sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp, around 5 minutes.

Step 6

Spread the baked tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 7

Top the chips with the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the nachos.

Step 9

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Serve the nachos with lime wedges, a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt, and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1356.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2538.9

Total Fat 80.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 260.9mg	0%
Sodium 3201.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 147.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.5IU	0%
Calcium 1598.6mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2574.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.1%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 49.0%