Protein-Packed Chicken Nacho Bites
Protein-Packed Chicken Nacho Bites
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Assembling the Nacho Bites
- 4 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, from a jar (optional, for spice)
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, as a sour cream substitute
- 1/4 cup salsa, low-carb
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create your seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the bowl with the seasoning blend. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from the oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Arrange the low-carb tortilla chips on the same baking sheet around the cooked chicken, or transfer the chicken to a new baking sheet with the chips. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken over the chips.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese generously over the chicken and chips. If using, scatter the sliced jalapeños over the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let cool for a minute or two before serving. Serve immediately with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of low-carb salsa, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Protein-Packed Chicken Nacho Bites
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Assembling the Nacho Bites
- 4 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, from a jar (optional, for spice)
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, as a sour cream substitute
- 1/4 cup salsa, low-carb
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create your seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the bowl with the seasoning blend. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from the oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Arrange the low-carb tortilla chips on the same baking sheet around the cooked chicken, or transfer the chicken to a new baking sheet with the chips. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken over the chips.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese generously over the chicken and chips. If using, scatter the sliced jalapeños over the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let cool for a minute or two before serving. Serve immediately with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of low-carb salsa, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min