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A tray of bbq chicken nachos topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, diced red onions, and fresh cilantro, drizzled with barbecue sauce.
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5 from 2 votes

BBQ Chicken Nachos

BBQ chicken nachos are a crowd-pleasing snack, layering crispy tortilla chips with succulent, barbecue sauce-smothered chicken, melted cheese, and a colorful array of toppings for a perfect blend of smoky, crunchy, and cheesy delight.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: BBQ, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken, chicken nachos, nachos
Servings: 6 people
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 14 oz. tortilla chips
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 bottle BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup White queso
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup pickled jalapenos
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chicken and most of the bbq sauce, save some sauce for drizzling on the nachos when done.
  • On a large baking sheet, pour the bag of chips out and cover the baking sheet evenly. Spread the chicken out evenly over the chips. Add the onions, pickled jalapenos, shredded cheese, and onion.
  • Bake for about ten minutes and then take the nachos out. Add the queso and put back in the oven for about five minutes.
  • Top with cilantro and drizzle bbq sauce, enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 3mg

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