You know that saying, “you’re never fully dressed without a smile”? I’m thinking nachos aren’t fully dressed without guac and queso, do we agree?? I’m talking a pile of guacamole in the center and nacho cheese splattered all over the place. Those are the type of nachos I am talking about.
There is something about finding the perfect chip among the bunch. Equal parts peppers, chicken, guac, and queso. There are only a few of these in the pile so you have to grab them pretty quick. Let’s just say sharing a platter of nachos can really test a friendship. I recommend that you avoid it when possible.
So now let’s talk chips because I know what you’re thinking…’Ansley, aren’t you like a (self-proclaimed) super hard core health foodie… Why are you telling me to eat tortilla chips?’ First, yes, yes I am. Second, these chips are grain-free, paleo-friendly, and baked with coconut oil. I am an advocate for the ‘all foods fit’ mentality.
However, when it comes to chips, there are some amazing health-ier chips on the market that are super delicious. Don’t have these chips I speak of? No problemo, these grain-free nachos would be PERFECT on top of a bed of cut up sweet potato fries ????. Simply make them yourself or buy a frozen bag of sweet potato fries and voila, sweet potato nachos coming right up!
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Easy Healthy Grain-Free Nachos
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 Sheet 1x
Description
In queso you didn’t know, these nachos are healthy and grain-free and LOADED with all the good stuff. These sheet pan chicken nachos are the perfect protein-rich dish to share with friends (just be sure to grab the good chips before everyone else).
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 chicken breasts (approx 10 oz.)
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 bag Siete Grain-Free Tortilla Chips (substitute 1 sweet potato cut up into fries)
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 shallot
- 2 avocados
- 1 Tbsp lime juice (optional)
- ½ cup Siete Cashew Dairy-Free Nacho Cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped, optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in skillet
- Sprinkle paprika over chicken breasts and cook in skillet for approx. 3 mins each side until thoroughly cooked
- While chicken is cooking, spread chips out flat on a baking sheet or serving tray
- Heat ½ tablespoon coconut oil in separate skillet
- Cut up ½ both red and green bell peppers and jalapeno into strips, dice shallot, and saute in skillet until tender
- Mash 1 avocado in bowl and add lime juice if using
- Cut the other avocado into thin slices
- Pull chicken (or cut into strips) and layer on top of baking sheet with chips
- Sprinkle peppers, jalapeño pepper, and shallot over top
- Scoop mashed avocado into center or tray and sprinkle the avocado slices evenly
- Heat cashew nacho cheese according to directions on jar and drizzle over top of chips
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sea salt
Notes
Note 1 : If serving for a crowd, wait until you are ready to eat to layer on the toppings over chips
Note 2 : If you want super crispy nachos, bake the tray in a oven at 350 F for about 3 mins with all the toppings
Note 3: Ground beef also pairs well with this recipe in place of chicken (or, in addition to, if you want SUPER loaded nachos).
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Grain-free Nachos, Healthy Nachos, Chicken Nachos, Paleo Nachos, Gluten-free Nachos
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