Description
BBQ Chicken Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortilla chips with smoky, tender BBQ chicken and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or casual family dinners, this dish is a flavor explosion that everyone will love. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious platter topped with jalapeños, sour cream, and fresh herbs. Customize it to fit your preferences by playing with toppings and spice levels. Whether you’re entertaining friends or enjoying a cozy night in, these nachos are bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Shred the cooked chicken.
- Mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- Spread tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then layer with BBQ chicken, cheese, and jalapeños.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg