Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

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Need the ultimate nacho bowl to enjoy while watching a game or just to treat yourself? These Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are the answer! Tortilla chips topped with fiesta cheese mix, succulent BBQ chicken, black bean salsa, Pico de Gallo, homemade guacamole, and sour cream. Yes, they’re called loaded nachos for a reason, and you’ll love every bite!

BBQ chicken is something I can’t get enough of! Oh my goodness do I love the stuff! Every time I purchase a new BBQ sauce I run home and before even taking off my shoes I just have to open the lid of the jar, grab a spoon, and have a lick. While some of you may love to enjoy spoonfuls of Nutella or peanut butter right out of the jar - and yes I do that too occasionally! - my true guilty pleasure is spoonfuls of a good old BBQ sauce. Am I crazy? Perhaps! Let me know in the comments if you lick your BBQ sauce! By the way, if you’re looking for some BBQ chicken goodness, you may also like my Open-Faced BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich and my Crispy & Cheesy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas!

Anyway, back to the point. Once upon a time not very long ago at the time of writing this (like, about a month ago!), I made my very first nacho bowl. It was a huge fail! I mean, they weren’t BAD but they weren’t mind blowing. I found them boring. I used blue corn nachos and topped with provolone cheese, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and jalapeños. Eh, I just found there wasn’t much body to these nachos. Plus I didn’t even layer them! Want to see? Then be sure to check out my Instagram, and you can find these nachos in my Sunday Funday series! Sunday Funday is where I show my special weekend meals, where I’m typically experimenting with new recipes. Yes, that certainly was an experiment! I didn’t even layer the nachos! These were just super boring.

Not long after making those underwhelming nachos, I was asked by Chef Grace from Chef Grace’s Place on YouTube (be sure to subscribe!) to do a collaboration called #NachoBowl2021. You can explore that hashtag on YouTube to see many more amazing nacho bowl ideas! After seeing some mouthwatering nacho bowls, I knew I had to step my game up, and those bowls were putting my sad one to shame! To redeem myself, I knew I was seriously going to go ALL OUT!

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ve got it in these Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos. This nacho bowl has certainly earned its name! All your cravings will be into one epic nacho dish! I made these nachos three times in less than a week and I loved every single bite! YUM! There may seem to be a lot going on here, but it honestly won’t take you that long to make these nachos if you time everything correctly! Let’s get to it!

Why Make Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

These Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are the perfect option for an awesome game-day appetizer or just for when you want to treat yourself! You’re going to love these nachos because:

  • They’re cheesy

  • Saucy

  • Easy to make

  • Minimal active time

  • Loaded with everything you love!

  • Satisfying and filling

Ingredients for Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

It may seem like there are a lot of components here, but that’s why these nachos are called “loaded” nachos! There’s not much actual cooking involved here, however, so you the prep and assembly time actually goes by quite quick! You can prep everything easily and assemble in no time! Let’s break down all the ingredients:

For the Nachos

For the BBQ Chicken

  • Chicken breast

  • water as needed

  • fresh dill

  • salt to taste

  • BBQ sauce. Your favourite! I used a Chipotle flavoured BBQ sauce here.

How to Make BBQ Chicken Nachos

To Make the BBQ Chicken

Poach your chicken using the Simple Poached Chicken recipe, and add the fresh dill. Drain your chicken and shred it using two forks. In a mixing bowl, add the chicken and BBQ sauce and mix well. That’s it!

To assemble the nachos

  1. Preheat oven to 450F

  2. Line a baking sheet with the nacho chips and add the half of the nacho chips in a singly layer with minimal overlap and gaps.

  3. Top with half the cheese and layer with half the shredded BBQ chicken. Spread evenly across the first layer.

  4. Add remaining chips over the top and repeat the layers with cheese, followed by the shredded BBQ chicken.

  5. Top with jalapeño slices and transfer baking sheet to the oven.

  6. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until cheese has completely molten and is lightly sizzling in the pan. The nachos should be warmed throughout.

  7. Optionally, broil for 30 seconds to 1 minute before removing the tray from the oven.

  8. Top with black bean salsa, Pico de Gallo, drizzle of sour cream and a couple scoops of guacamole. Serve right away and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks for Delicious Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

  • Use a sheet of parchment paper to ensure minimal cleanup and to simply slide off the nachos off the baking sheet to the serving platter.

  • To have the cheesiest experience, lay the nachos in a single layer and leave minimal gap between the chips before adding the cheese.

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and avocados for the best pico de gallo and guacamole.

  • Toast briefly at the end of the cooking process to lightly toast the chips and char the chicken and jalapeño. Be careful!

MORE MEXICAN RECIPES FOR A FUN FIESTA!

Head over heels for these nachos? Then check out these other delicious Mexican recipes to accompany these nachos for a true fiesta night!

Watch How to Make Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos Here:

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appetizers, sides & snacks, Mexican, American, poultry
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Yield: 2
Author: Anadi
LOADED Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos: GAME CHANGER!https://youtu.be/NPbsk4yg-bQDelicious and easy loaded sheet pan BBQ chicken nachos are what you'll want to serve up for any game day spread or just to treat yourself to an epic dinner! Delicious BBQ shredded chicken are layered with Mexican cheese, and are topped with jalapenos, black bean salsa, guacamole, Pico de Gallo and sour cream! These Mexican cheesy nachos make for the perfect snack for any occasion, and everything comes together just on a sheet pan! The cheese and chicken get nicely baked in the oven. So simple, easy, and yummy, this delicious nacho bowl will blow you away!https://i9.ytimg.com/vi/NPbsk4yg-bQ/mqdefault.jpg?v=60425d56&sqp=CIiNoJsG&rs=AOn4CLA-iCpeW2vpDaT8baXHBqHzEzgPNQ2021-03-05
Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

Need the ultimate nacho bowl to enjoy while watching a game or just to treat yourself? These Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are the answer! Tortilla chips topped with fiesta cheese mix, succulent BBQ chicken, black bean salsa, Pico de Gallo, homemade guacamole, and sour cream. Yes, they’re called loaded nachos for a reason, and you’ll love every bite!
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

For the nachos
For the shredded BBQ Chicken
  • 1 x 6 oz chicken breast
  • water as needed
  • fresh dill
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 Cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

For the shredded BBQ Chicken
  1. Poach your chicken using the Simple Poached Chicken recipe, and add the fresh dill. Drain your chicken and shred it using two forks. In a mixing bowl, add the chicken and BBQ sauce and mix well. That’s it!
To assemble the nachos
  1. Preheat oven to 450F
  2. Line a baking sheet with the nacho chips and add the half of the nacho chips in a singly layer with minimal overlap and gaps.
  3. Top with half the cheese and layer with half the shredded BBQ chicken. Spread evenly across the first layer.
  4. Add remaining chips over the top and repeat the layers with cheese, followed by the shredded BBQ chicken.
  5. Top with jalapeño slices and transfer baking sheet to the oven.
  6. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until cheese has completely molten and is lightly sizzling in the pan. The nachos should be warmed throughout.
  7. Optionally, broil for 30 seconds to 1 minute before removing the tray from the oven.
  8. Top with black bean salsa, pico de gallo, drizzle of sour cream and a couple scoops of guacamole. Serve right away and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1160.24

Fat (grams)

52.79 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

16.04 g

Carbs (grams)

126.72 g

Fiber (grams)

7.89 g

Net carbs

118.83 g

Sugar (grams)

31.32 g

Protein (grams)

48.84 g

Sodium (milligrams)

2131.48 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

141.68 mg

Nutrition info is an estimate.

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