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chicken nachos with bbq sauce and fresh vegetables.

BBQ Chicken Nachos

CookitwithTim
These Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos are the ultimate appetizer or easy weeknight meal! Crispy tortilla chips are layered with tender BBQ chicken, smoked cheese, black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeños, and finished with a drizzle of ranch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 895 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 13 oz Tortilla Chips one large bag
  • 2 cups Smoked Monterey Jack Cheese
  • ⅓ cup Red Onion Diced
  • 15 oz Can of Black Beans
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Diced
  • ½ cup Picked Jalapeños
  • ½ cup Ranch Dressing Optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Make the Chicken Mixture - In a medium bowl, toss the diced cooked chicken with 1 cup of BBQ Sauce until every piece is evenly coated. 4 cups Cooked Chicken 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • Assemble the Nachos - Spread the tortilla chips into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Top with the BBQ chicken, black beans, diced red onion, corn, and shredded smoked cheese. 13 oz Tortilla Chips 2 cups Smoked Monterey Jack Cheese 15 oz Can of Black Beans ⅓ cup Red Onion 1 cup Corn
  • Bake- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Finish and Serve- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with ranch dressing. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and top with pickled jalapeños. ½ cup Ranch Dressing ½ cup Picked Jalapeños ¼ cup Cilantro

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Notes

  • Season Your Chicken: I seasoned boneless chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt before cooking them in the air fryer. Leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken also works well and makes this recipe even quicker.
  • Freshly Shred the Cheese: For the creamiest, best- melting cheese, buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself.
  • Serve Right Away: BBQ Chicken Nachos are best enjoyed fresh from the oven while the cheese is hot and gooey and the chips are still crisp.
  • Don't Overload the Chips: Adding too much BBQ sauce or piling on excessive toppings can make the tortilla chips soggy. Keep the layers balanced so every bite stays crispy and delicious.

 

Storage

Refrigeration: Store leftover nachos in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The chips will soften, but they'll still taste great.
Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5-8 minutes until warmed through. Avoid the microwave if possible; it makes the chips soft and chewy.

Nutrition

Calories: 895kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 44gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1632mgPotassium: 786mgFiber: 10gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 434mgIron: 6mg
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