BBQ Chicken Nachos (w/ Rotisserie Chicken)
With ooey-gooey cheese and sweet & spicy sauce, this BBQ chicken nachos recipe is a 15-minute dinner that takes almost no effort but tastes restaurant-quality! Using rotisserie chicken makes it a simple, fresh, and totally crave-worthy meal. Let’s dig in!
Barbecue Chicken Nachos, But Make it Simple!
Is there anything better than a crunchy and cheesy plate of nachos? Sometimes it just really hits the spot! That’s why I created these ultra simple barbecue nachos! They seem super indulgent, but are made with simple, fresh, real ingredients.
Plus, with the sweet and tangy shredded chicken, they’re protein-forward and a lot heartier than and than traditional nachos. And on top of that, this recipe is oh so easy to make and totally customizable. To make it a super-easy, time-saving meal, you have your choice of using shredded rotisserie chicken, or use any leftover cooked chicken you may have (I highly recommend my slow cooker BBQ chicken or BBQ chicken thighs for this one if you happen to have any leftover).
Then you just drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce, sprinkle on alllllll the cheese, and add all.the.toppings like pickled jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, and cheese. The best part is that you can customize this last minute dinner idea, so feel free to pick and choose any and all toppings you like. These nachos really are a meal on their own, but feel free to serve these fresh out of the oven with fresh tomato salsa and 4-ingredient guacamole – it doesn’t get much better than that!
Visual Guide: Let’s Make BBQ Chicken Nachos
If You’re Going to Make Chicken Nachos, Here’s What You Need to Know
The star of these loaded nachos (for both flavor and ease) is my rotisserie chicken (hello, easy!), but I also love using my slow cooker BBQ chicken, BBQ chicken thighs, or slow cooker enchilada chicken if I happen to have any leftover on hand.
And while I love my chipotle BBQ sauce and usually have a jar on hand, you can use a store-bought BBQ sauce instead. I’m partial to Kinders or Whole365 brand BBQ sauce myself, but really any kind will work. As for toppings, you can keep it really simple with sour cream and store-bough salsa, or make it a bit “extra” with fresh tomato salsa and 4-ingredient guacamole. Now all that’s left to do is dig in!
This Recipe Is…
BBQ Chicken Nachos (w/ Rotisserie Chicken)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, such as from a rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce of choice
- 1 (14-oz) bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Serving Suggestions
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Combine the shredded chicken with 2/3 cups BBQ sauce in a medium bowl and mix until well combined.
- Arrange a layer of half of the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Top the chips with half of the shredded chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle half the cheese, half the diced red onion, and half the sliced pickled jalapeños over the chicken and chips.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, shredded chicken, cheese, red onion, and jalapeños. Drizzle over the remaining 1/3 cup BBQ sauce.
- Place the baking sheet or dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the nachos are heated through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, and sour cream (if using). Allow the nachos to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the BBQ chicken nachos while they're still warm with any additional toppings if desired.
Notes
- This recipe works well with shredded rotisserie chicken, or any leftover chicken such as slow cooker BBQ chicken, BBQ chicken thighs.
