Lunch: Chicken Nacho Casserole

Who said you can't have 'nachos' with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Nacho Casserole

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

cooking spray
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2/3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1.5 oz (or about 24) baked tortilla chips, crushed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Season the chicken with black pepper. Spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and then top with the crushed tortilla chips. Bake 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Lean Protein

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