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Sheet pan of BBQ Chicken Nachos drizzled with BBQ sauce

BBQ Chicken Nachos

These barbecue chicken nachos are one of our favorite movie night dinners! It's a great way to use leftover chicken & they're done in about 20 minutes!
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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 438kcal

Ingredients

For The Nachos Base:

  • 2-3 oz. Tortilla Chips (I like thicker chips for this!)
  • 8 oz. Cooked, Shredded Chicken
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 2 cups Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
  • ¼ cup Mild Pickled Jalapeño Slices optional

For Garnish:

  • 2-3 Tablespoons Additional BBQ Sauce for drizzling.
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro minced
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Finely Minced Red Onion
  • Black Pepper

Instructions

  • PREHEAT OVEN & PREP YOUR PAN. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean up.
  • PRE-TOAST CHIPS. Spread tortilla chips into a single layer on your baking sheet, trying to make sure all the little gaps are filled in the best you can. (That way the toppings end up on the chips not the pan!) Sprinkle chips with ½ cup grated cheese (just a light layer!) and bake 5-8 minutes, or until toasted and the cheese is melted.
  • WHILE CHIPS TOAST, PREP CHICKEN. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with ½ cup BBQ sauce. Toss gently with a fork until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • BUILD NACHOS & BAKE. When the chips are toasted, top chips with chicken, then top chicken with remaining 1 ½ cups cheese. Add pickled jalapeño slices, if desired, then bake another 5-8 min, or until the cheese if fully melted and bubbly.
  • GARNISH & SERVE. When the nachos are done, sprinkle them with cilantro and red onion, as desired, along with a sprinkle of black pepper. Drizzle with an extra 2-3 TBSP BBQ Sauce & serve.

Notes

  • MAKE SECTIONS. It’s easy to make these nachos more custom. Leave jalapeño slices off half the nachos, make ¼ of the chicken plain with no BBQ sauce, etc. Just divide the pan into sections & customize them to taste!
  • MAKE USE OF YOUR SIDES. These nachos are surprisingly higher in protein than you might expect, but you can round this meal out by serving it with fresh veggies + dip (especially something like hummus or yogurt ranch) or some fruit + yogurt based fruit dip to level up the protein even more.
  • AVOID SOGGY NACHOS. Pre-toasting the chips, using sturdy, thicker tortilla chips, and adding that little ½ cup protective layer of cheese are all tricks that help keep your nachos from getting soggy. The other trick is to stick to the amount of BBQ sauce on the chicken. You might be tempted to add more sauce to the chicken, but it’s better to drizzle it on at the end so the chips stay crispy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 Recipe | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 22.7g | Saturated Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 822.1mg | Potassium: 281.5mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 13.6g | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 450mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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