Description
BBQ Chicken Nachos are the perfect comfort food, combining smoky flavors with crispy tortilla chips and a medley of toppings. This crowd-pleasing dish is easy to prepare and ideal for gatherings, game days, or cozy nights in. Picture layers of tender, BBQ-coated chicken smothered in melted cheese, topped with fresh jalapeños and a dollop of sour cream. Get ready to indulge in this flavor-packed experience that brings friends and family together over shared bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding it with two forks.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- On a large baking sheet, layer tortilla chips topped with the BBQ chicken mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and add jalapeños, green onions, and any other desired toppings like sour cream or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg