Low Calorie Meals that Will Keep you Full | Mexican Inspired Tortilla Chicken Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calorie count while still melting well.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar protein and fiber.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes with spices

Homemade can be fresher and lower in sodium.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chicken and cook until no longer pink.

Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, sweet paprika, and chili powder; cook until fragrant.

Add whole canned tomatoes, black beans, and jalapeno; simmer until heated through.

Serve the stew in a bowl with a flour tortilla on the side.

Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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