To save money and calories, skip buying grilled chicken breast at the store and make Simple Grilled Chicken instead — just swap the garlic and herb seasoning for a Mexican or Southwest seasoning.

Be sure to either wear gloves or wash your hands immediately after working with jalapeños. Though you’re sure to love this dish, you won’t enjoy it nearly as much if your jalapeño-affected hands make contact with your eyes.

Grilled Chicken Smothered Nachos

Grilled Chicken Smothered Nachos

A one-plate nacho fix loaded with grilled chicken, black beans, and salsa con queso for a fraction of the usual calories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce baked tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup drained canned 50% less-sodium black beans, heated
  • 4 ounces grilled extra-lean boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes, reheated if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons salsa con queso, all natural if possible, heated
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped seeded tomato
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced jalapeño chile pepper (wear plastic gloves when handling)

Method
 

  1. Lay the chips on a dinner plate. Top evenly with the beans, followed by the chicken.
  2. Drizzle the salsa con queso evenly over the top. Top with the tomato and jalapeño slices and serve.

Notes

Makes 1 serving.
Per serving: 321 calories, 32g protein, 36g carbohydrates, 5g fat (less than 1g saturated), 65mg cholesterol, 5g fiber, 498mg sodium.
Reprinted from The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook by Chef Devin Alexander and the Biggest Loser Experts and Cast © 2009 by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. The Biggest Loser (TM) and NBC Studios, Inc., and Reveille LLC. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Photo credit: Mitch Mandel.
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