Description
BBQ chicken nachos combine crunchy tortilla chips, tender chicken, melty cheese, and zesty toppings for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s perfect for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup fresh jalapeños, sliced (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced or ½ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- On a large baking sheet or platter, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.
- Top the chips with the sauced chicken, followed by the shredded cheeses and jalapeños.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sour cream, avocado slices or guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For added crunch, use thicker tortilla chips that can hold up under toppings.
- Customize this recipe by adding black beans for extra protein or substitute chicken with sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (280g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg