Description
These BBQ Chicken Nachos are a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for game day or a casual gathering. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and gooey cheese, these nachos are a delicious twist on a classic snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortilla Chips:
- 8 oz tortilla chips
BBQ Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Cheese:
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Additional Toppings:
- ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- â…“ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
For Serving:
- sour cream
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: Toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.
- Assemble the Nachos: On a baking sheet, layer tortilla chips, cheese, BBQ chicken, black beans, red onion, and jalapeño. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Top with cilantro and green onions. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Try adding corn, avocado, or pickled red onions for more texture and flavor.
- For a spicier kick, mix a little hot sauce into the BBQ chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
