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BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe
5 from 15 votes

BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe

BBQ Chicken Nachos combine crispy tortilla chips layered with shredded rotisserie chicken moistened in barbecue sauce, topped with sharp cheddar cheese melted under a broiler. Optional toppings like green onion, bacon, cilantro, and pepperoncini peppers add texture and tang. This hearty snack or appetizer is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm melted cheese and crunchy chips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 677 kcal
Course: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups tortilla chips 3 good handfuls
  • 1 cup rotisserie chicken chopped
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce divided
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated, or any cheese you have, sharp
desired toppings:
  • green onion sliced
  • Bacon cooked
  • cilantro chopped
  • Pepperoncini peppers

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to broil. Line baking sheet in a single layer of tortilla chips.
  2. In a small bowl, stir chopped chicken with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce or more to moisten. Microwave 1 minute to warm chicken thoroughly.
  3. Spoon chicken overtop chips evenly and drizzle remaining BBQ sauce over chicken. Top with shredded cheese.
  4. Broil until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and top with any desired toppings. Serve immediately with more BBQ sauce and/or sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 677kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1176mg (49%) Potassium 421mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 426mg (43%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 677

% Daily Value*

Calories 677kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1176mg 49%
Potassium 421mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 426mg 43%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.