Mexican Pizza Makeover

Ok, so I am not ashamed to admit I can get down with a Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell.  It was a favorite of mine growing up, and every now and again I will catch myself craving one.  I decided to create a lighter version of this fast food classic.  Feel free to sub in ground turkey for the chicken or black beans instead of cannellini.
 

 

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 2 Corn Tortillas (La Banderita)

          Calories: 110, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

• 4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

          Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

• 1/3 cup of Cannellini Beans (Bush's Reduced Sodium)

          Calories: 67, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 12.7g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.7g

• 2 TBS of Diced Green Chiles

          Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 3 Cherry Tomatoes, diced

          Calories:6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 0g

• Jalapeno Slices

          Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 5 Medium Black Olives, sliced

          Calories: 25, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 1 TBS of Taco Sauce

          Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0g

• 1/4 cup of 2% Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

          Calories: 80, Fat: 6g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 7g

• Cilantro
• Cayenne Pepper & Sea Salt
• Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 415, Fat: 10.5g, Carbs: 44.2g, Sugars: 2.8g, Protein: 37.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray each side of the tortillas with cooking spray, and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 6 minutes, flipping them over after 3.
4. While tortillas are baking, heat a sauté pan to medium.
5. Spray with cooking spray and add beans.
6. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the beans are heated.  Add chicken, green chiles, and a dash of cayenne pepper & sea salt.
7. Sauté until combined. Remove from heat.
8. Spread the chicken & bean mixture over one of the corn tortillas, and then top with half of the cheese.
9. Spread the taco sauce over the second tortilla.  Add the jalapenos, olives, tomatoes, and the rest of the cheese.
10. Place the second tortilla on top of the first.
11. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
12. Garnish with cilantro.



Taco Bell's Nutrition Info:

 

I win :)