BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos
BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy tortilla chips with smoky barbecue chicken and gooey cheese. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these nachos are easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer spicy jalapeños or fresh veggies, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for drizzling)
- 2 chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Drizzle olive oil if needed.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken and mix it with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Spread tortilla chips on the sheet pan and layer with shredded BBQ chicken and both cheeses.
- Add jalapeños on top, then bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, drizzle sour cream, and sprinkle with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, use high-quality BBQ sauce. - Feel free to swap chicken for pulled pork or beef brisket for a different twist. - To ensure crispy chips, consider baking them separately before adding toppings.