BBQ Chicken Nachos
BBQ Chicken Nachos are going to be your new favorite dinner. This great recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for an appetizer or fun weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick cut bacon diced
- 2 cups shredded chicken see note 1
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 14 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, see note 2
- 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1/4 small red onion diced
- cilantro for topping
- pickled jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the diced bacon in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon just as it begins to crisp as it will continue cooking during this process. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.6 slices thick cut bacon
- In a non stick skillet, combine BBQ sauce and chicken over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for five minutes, allowing the BBQ sauce to thicken.2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- While the chicken and BBQ sauce simmer, spread the chips over a rimmed baking sheet. When the chicken is done, scoop all of the chicken and BBQ sauce over the chips. Top with bacon, then cheese, and then red onions.14 ounces tortilla chips, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, 1/4 small red onion
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Top with chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and a side of sour cream.cilantro, pickled jalapeños
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Notes
- An easy way to make shredded chicken is to cook chicken on the stove top covered in water for 4 to 10 minutes depending on thickness or until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, a rotisserie chicken is really helpful for this recipe.
- I highly recommend shredding cheese from the block rather than buying pre-shredded cheese. It melts much better.