If you’re looking for a summery, smoky take on a classic favourite, then look no further than these Barbecue Chicken Nachos. This crowd-pleasing dish takes your basic nachos and amps them up with tender BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and bold toppings. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, or a casual evening in with friends, these nachos deliver serious flavour with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Barbecue Chicken Nachos strike the perfect balance between comfort food and easy-to-make. They’re customizable, require only a handful of ingredients, and can be on your table in 20 minutes. Plus, they’re great for using up leftover barbecue chicken! They come together in no time, but look and taste impressive.
Ingredients
275 gram bag of tortilla chips
1 cup salsa
1 cup queso
1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1-2 chicken breasts, barbecued and shredded
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
1/2 cup diced red onion
How to Make Barbecue Chicken Nachos
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the tortilla chips on the baking sheet so that the whole tray is evenly covered.
Pour the salsa and queso over the chips evenly. You may need to use a spoon to spread things out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tortilla chips.
Top the nachos with the barbecue chicken, pickled jalapeños, and red onion.
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
Let cool before serving with sour cream and guacamole.
How to Serve
These nachos are best served right away while they’re still warm from the oven. While great on their own, they pair nicely with sour cream and guacamole for dipping, also.
How to Store
This dish really shines when it’s made and consumed on the same day. That being said, leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Of note, it’s better to reheat in the oven as opposed to the microwave to eliminate sogginess, but you’re still going to have a bit of that unfortunately.
Barbecue Chicken Nachos
Ingredients
- 275 g bag of tortilla chips
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup queso
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1-2 chicken breasts, barbecued and shredded
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- sour cream and/or guacamole, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the tortilla chips on the baking sheet so that the whole tray is evenly covered.
- Pour the salsa and queso over the chips evenly. You may need to use a spoon to spread things out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tortilla chips.
- Top the nachos with the barbecue chicken, pickled jalapeños, and red onion.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool before serving with sour cream and guacamole.
These barbecue chicken nachos are going to become a new summer staple in our family, but I’m excited to bring this recipe out again as a game day treat too!
