Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are a crowd-pleasing favorite that combines crunchy tortilla chips with tender, shredded chicken coated in rich BBQ sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for game day or cozy movie nights, this dish is easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Get ready to impress your guests with every delicious bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 8 oz thick-cut tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake on a sheet pan until cooked through (20-25 minutes).
- Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding it with two forks.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Spread tortilla chips evenly on another baking sheet. Layer the BBQ chicken mixture over the chips and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and finish with sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of nachos (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in BBQ sauce overnight. Feel free to swap chicken for pulled pork or turkey. Customize toppings with guacamole or black olives to suit your taste.