Description
Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortilla chips, tender BBQ chicken, and gooey melted cheese, making them the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, this quick recipe takes just minutes to prepare. The addition of Queso Blanco adds an irresistible creamy touch that elevates your nacho game. You can easily customize the toppings to suit your taste preferences, ensuring everyone will enjoy this crowd-pleaser. Serve these loaded nachos as an appetizer or a main dish for a satisfying meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken and 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 red onion and jalapenos on top.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with Queso Blanco and additional BBQ sauce; bake for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately topped with cilantro and any other preferred toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg