Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
If you’re searching for a delightful and easy recipe to impress your friends or family, look no further than Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos! This dish combines crispy tortilla chips, tender BBQ chicken, and gooey cheese for a fun twist on comfort food that’s perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or need a quick weeknight dinner, these nachos come together in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy lifestyles. With the ability to customize toppings to suit everyone’s tastes, everyone will enjoy digging into this mouthwatering dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cooked shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet, followed by half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Add chopped jalapenos and red onion on top.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle warm queso over nachos and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately garnished with cilantro and additional toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pan (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg