Description
Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with bold flavors, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy layers of crispy tortilla chips, juicy BBQ chicken, and melty cheese drizzled with rich queso blanco. This easy nacho recipe is not only a delicious treat but also customizable with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a quick snack idea, these nachos are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mild pickled jalapenos
- 1/2 cup queso blanco
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet, followed by half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat this process to create another layer.
- Top with jalapenos and red onions if desired.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with queso blanco and additional BBQ sauce if preferred, then return to the oven for an extra 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of recipe (165g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg