Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos! This crowd-pleasing dish features crispy tortilla chips topped with tender, shredded BBQ chicken and gooey melted cheese, all adorned with colorful toppings. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 8 oz thick-cut tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish. Drizzle half of the BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool slightly, then shred the chicken.
- On a large sheet pan, spread tortilla chips evenly and layer shredded chicken on top. Drizzle remaining BBQ sauce over everything.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and jalapeños (if using) over the nachos.
- Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Top with green onions and cilantro before serving hot with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute pulled pork or turkey for the chicken. For a vegetarian option, use black beans or grilled vegetables instead of meat. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven for crispy nachos.