BBQ Chicken Nachos
BBQ Chicken Nachos are loaded with tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melty cheese on a sheet pan for the ultimate game day appetizer.
Servings 4
Calories 1229kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¾ cups BBQ sauce divided
- 6 cups tortilla chips approximately 10oz/350g bag
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- ½ cup canned corn drained
- ½ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro garnish, optional
- sour cream, extra BBQ sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce until it is evenly coated.
- Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer across the sheet pan. Sprinkle half the cheese over the chips. Distribute the BBQ chicken, corn, black beans, red onion, and jalapeños on top. Finish with the remaining cheese and BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with sour cream and extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For the chicken, rotisserie works perfectly and saves time, but any cooked and shredded chicken will do.
- Use sturdy, restaurant-style tortilla chips so they don’t get soggy under the toppings.
- Switch up the cheese by mixing cheddar with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or even a drizzle of ranch for more topping options.
- These nachos are best eaten right away, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
- Freezing nachos isn’t recommended, though you can freeze the BBQ chicken mixture on its own for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 1229kcal | Carbohydrates: 170g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1966mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1061IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 717mg | Iron: 5mg
