Description
Easy Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are the ultimate game-day snack or fun family meal that requires minimal effort and maximum flavor. Picture a warm, crispy layer of tortilla chips topped with tender BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and zesty jalapenos, all baked to perfection on a single sheet pan. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these nachos are sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- chopped red onion
- pickled jalapenos
- queso blanco
- chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well mixed.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet. Add half of the BBQ chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat with remaining chips, chicken, and cheese.
- Add toppings like pickled jalapenos and chopped red onion.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Drizzle with queso blanco and additional BBQ sauce; return to oven for 3–4 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with cilantro as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg