Description
These BBQ chicken nachos are loaded with shredded barbecue chicken, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings, layered over crispy tortilla chips. With smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite, they’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer or casual dinner that’s ready in minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 (13 oz) bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, green onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Spread tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer with BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, onions, and cheese.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with jalapeños, cilantro, and any optional toppings.
- Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add bacon crumbles or blue cheese for a smoky twist.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated under the broiler.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Customizable
- Keywords: bbq chicken nachos, barbecue nachos, chicken nacho recipe, easy party nachos, loaded nachos
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- Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Oven
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
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- Serving Size: About 1/6 of tray
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
