Description
These BBQ Chicken Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, loaded with savory shredded chicken, gooey cheeses, and flavorful toppings. Perfect for game day or any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
Tortilla Chips:
- 8 ounces
Shredded Chicken:
- 2 cups
BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded:
- 1 1/2 cups
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded:
- 1 cup
Red Onion, thinly sliced:
- 1/4 cup
Black Beans, canned:
- 1/2 cup, drained and rinsed
Corn:
- 1/2 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Pickled Jalapeños (optional):
- 1/4 cup
Fresh Cilantro, chopped:
- 1/4 cup
Sour Cream or Ranch Dressing for drizzling:
- 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- On a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter, spread half of the tortilla chips. Top with half the BBQ chicken, cheeses, red onion, black beans, corn, and jalapeños.
- Repeat with the remaining chips and toppings. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream or ranch dressing before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add avocado, diced tomatoes, or green onions for extra flavor and color.
- For a spicier version, use spicy BBQ sauce or add hot sauce before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
