You won’t be able to resist these sheet pan BBQ chicken nachos that are loaded with layers of melted cheese and smoky BBQ chicken flavor. Perfect for game day gatherings, parties, or a quick family dinner.
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Now that the weather is starting to cool down and football season is about to begin, it’s time to gather up some delicious game-day appetizer recipes that everyone will love, like these easy BBQ chicken nachos.
The best part of these cheesy BBQ chicken nachos is that they are baked on a sheet pan, so you can make a large batch perfect for feeding a crowd. So, whether you need an easy finger food appetizer for game day or a quick weeknight dinner idea for the family, these delicious sheet pan BBQ chicken nachos are sure to impress.
Why You Will Love These Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
- Quick and easy recipe, as everything is cooked together on one pan, so you have minimal prep and clean-up.
- Made with a few simple ingredients you may already have on hand, which can help you save money on your groceries.
- Easily customizable, making it perfect if you have picky eaters, because you can divide your nachos into sections on your baking sheet so everyone can have whatever toppings they’d like.
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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
Ingredients for Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
These simple sheet pan BBQ chicken nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or family dinner idea. With only a few simple ingredients, these delicious BBQ chicken nachos are sure to be a hit with everyone.
You will need:
- Shredded Chicken
- Doritos or Nacho Chips
- Medium Cheddar Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- BBQ sauce
- Red Onions
- Black Beans
How to Make BBQ Chicken Nachos
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (for easier clean-up)
- Shred your chicken and combine it with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Spread your nachos evenly on a baking sheet and then add your shredded BBQ chicken over the top, along with your black beans and chopped red onions (you can also add any additional toppings you would like).
- Sprinkle the cheddar and pepper jack over the top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and some sour cream (if desired).
Variations
- Switch out the cheese- Try using different types of cheese like Colby-Jack, Monterey-Jack, or Gouda. Preferably, the bricks of cheese work best because they melt better, but if you are short on time, you can always use the shredded packaged cheese.
- Try using rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken. Whatever you have on hand will work as long as it can be shredded or cut into small pieces.
- Add extra toppings- Since we have picky eaters in our home, we keep recipes pretty simple, but you can customize these BBQ chicken nachos by adding some pickled jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, or corn.
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Nacho cheese tortilla chips party-size
- 2 cups Shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup Medium cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Pepper-jack cheese
- ½ Red onion chopped
- ½ cup Black beans
- Sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (for easier clean-up)
- Shred your chicken and combine it with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Spread your nachos evenly on a baking sheet and then add your shredded BBQ chicken over the top, along with your black beans and chopped red onions (you can also add any additional toppings you would like).
- Sprinkle the cheddar and pepper jack over the top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and some sour cream (if desired).
Notes
- Switch out the cheese- Try using different types of cheese like Colby-Jack, Monterey-Jack, or Gouda. Preferably, the bricks of cheese work best because they melt better, but if you are short on time, you can always use the shredded packaged cheese.
- Try using rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken. Whatever you have on hand will work as long as it can be shredded or cut into small pieces.
- Add extra toppings- Since we have picky eaters in our home, we keep recipes pretty simple, but you can customize these BBQ chicken nachos by adding some pickled jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, or corn.
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