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Is there any snack more satisfying and fun to share than nachos?<\/strong> And when you have a craving for them, it’s impossible not to indulge. But why not make nachos a healthier and high-protein meal as opposed to a treat you save for the pub or Mexican night? We stole this delicious, chip-free idea from blogger Rachel Maser of cleanfoodcrush.com<\/u> <\/a>and we may even like them better than the original. We bet they’ll become a staple in your weekly meal plan.<\/p>\n

Chicken \u201cNachos\u201d Skillet<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Prep Time: 10 Minutes<\/strong>  \u2022  Total Time: 22 Minutes  <\/strong>\u2022  <\/strong>Makes 4-5 servings<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 1.5 lb chicken tenders\u2022 1 Tbsp smoked paprika\u2022 1 tsp chili powder\u2022 1 tsp ground cumin seed\u2022 sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste\u2022 1 red bell pepper, diced\u2022 1 Tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil<\/p>\n

Topping ideas:<\/strong>\u2022 8 oz vine tomatoes, diced\u2022 1 cup frozen organic corn, thawed\u2022 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained\u2022 \u00bd cup cheddar cheese, shredded\u2022 1-2 jalapenos<\/p>\n

Garnish:<\/strong>\u2022 4 green onions, thinly sliced\u2022 6 slices of nitrate-free bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> In a large glass bowl, add chicken tenders with the bell pepper and sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Mix together with your hands to get all chicken pieces well coated with seasoning.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Add chicken and bell peppers mixture and cook, stirring for about 8 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Once all chicken tenders are cooked, arrange them in the skillet as shown, and sprinkle on the toppings.<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Place entire skillet in your preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and crumbled bacon on top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Warning: these are highly addictive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":259,"featured_media":131450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"

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Is there any snack more satisfying and fun to share than nachos?<\/strong> And when you have a craving for them, it's impossible not to indulge. But why not make nachos a healthier and high-protein meal as opposed to a treat you save for the pub or Mexican night? We stole this delicious, chip-free idea from blogger Rachel Maser of cleanfoodcrush.com<\/u> <\/a>and we may even like them better than the original. We bet they'll become a staple in your weekly meal plan.<\/p><\/div>

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Chicken \u201cNachos\u201d Skillet<\/strong><\/h5>

Prep Time: 10 Minutes<\/strong>  \u2022  Total Time: 22 Minutes  <\/strong>\u2022  <\/strong>Makes 4-5 servings<\/strong><\/p>

\u2022 1.5 lb chicken tenders
\u2022 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
\u2022 1 tsp chili powder
\u2022 1 tsp ground cumin seed
\u2022 sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
\u2022 1 red bell pepper, diced
\u2022 1 Tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil<\/p>

Topping ideas:<\/strong>
\u2022 8 oz vine tomatoes, diced
\u2022 1 cup frozen organic corn, thawed
\u2022 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
\u2022 \u00bd cup cheddar cheese, shredded
\u2022 1-2 jalapenos<\/p>

Garnish:<\/strong>
\u2022 4 green onions, thinly sliced
\u2022 6 slices of nitrate-free bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled<\/p><\/div>

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1.<\/strong> Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.<\/p>

2.<\/strong> In a large glass bowl, add chicken tenders with the bell pepper and sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, and pepper.<\/p>

3.<\/strong> Mix together with your hands to get all chicken pieces well coated with seasoning.<\/p>

4.<\/strong> Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.<\/p>

5.<\/strong> Add chicken and bell peppers mixture and cook, stirring for about 8 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.<\/p>

6.<\/strong> Once all chicken tenders are cooked, arrange them in the skillet as shown, and sprinkle on the toppings.<\/p>

7.<\/strong> Place entire skillet in your preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.<\/p>

8.<\/strong> Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and crumbled bacon on top.<\/p><\/div>","tve_custom_css":"@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css=\"tve-u-16982023001\"] { width: 100%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1698202abb4\"] .tve_sep { background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' x='0px' y='0px' viewBox='0 0 9 3' style='enable-background:new 0 0 9 3;' xml:space='preserve'%3E%3Ccircle fill='var(--tcb-color-0)' cx='4.5' cy='1.5' r='1.5'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); height: 4px; background-size: 4px 4px; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1698208e786\"] { font-size: 24px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-169820929c1\"] { color: var(--tcb-color-0) !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1698202abb4\"] { margin-top: -18px !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; padding-top: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-169820a3ef6\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-169820bd096\"] { padding-left: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; margin-top: 11px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1698218ec08\"] { padding-left: 1px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: -7px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-169821fbc80\"] .tve_sep { background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' x='0px' y='0px' viewBox='0 0 9 3' style='enable-background:new 0 0 9 3;' xml:space='preserve'%3E%3Ccircle fill='var(--tcb-color-0)' cx='4.5' cy='1.5' r='1.5'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); height: 4px; background-size: 4px 4px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-169821fbc80\"] { margin-top: -16px !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; padding-top: 10px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18dc6ffe4e8\"] { width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin-top: -1.445px; margin-left: 0px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-16982023001\"] .tve_image_frame { height: 474.403px; }}","tve_user_custom_css":"","tve_globals":{"e":"1","font_cls":[]},"tcb2_ready":1,"tcb_editor_enabled":1,"tve_landing_page":"","_tve_header":"","_tve_footer":""},"categories":[1097,2259],"tags":[1123,2326,4641],"class_list":["post-119463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","category-recipes","tag-chicken","tag-high-protein","tag-nachos"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t