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Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos
5 from 6 votes

Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

Say hello to the best nachos EVER! Loaded with perfectly tender BBQ chicken bites, two types of cheeses, tomatoes, onion, sour cream, cilantro and potato chips! Guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. I PROMISE!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snacks

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chicken breast diced, boneless skinless
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ shallot minced
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 potato chips LAY’S Kettle Cooked Original, 8-ounce package
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken and barbecue sauce, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 3-5 minutes; set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  5. Place potato chips in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with barbecue chicken mixture and cheeses.
  6. Place into oven and bake until heated through and the cheeses have melted, about 5-6 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with tomato, onion, sour cream and cilantro.