Simple BBQ Chicken Nachos

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Game Day BBQ Chicken Nachos are simple and tasty. This BBQ Chicken Nachos recipe is a fun twist by topping with shredded rotisserie chicken, scallions, barbecue sauce, and melted Cheddar. Say hello to the best crowd-pleasing get-together appetizer with the easiest tortilla chip nachos. The chicken is super flavorful and every-so-slightly spicy, and piled on chips with a bunch of melted cheese.

Saucy, slightly spicy, and perfect for the big game loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe, and when I say loaded, I mean just that! This super easy weeknight dinner recipe or game day appetizer is definitely one you’ll be making again and again. You can cook the chicken you use in a variety of ways and use whichever is easiest for you!

Side note. Anyone can make Chicken Nachos. And I mean anyone. It’s basically fool-proof. This is more method than recipe. You can change them up any way you like. We pondered whether pineapple tidbits would be a good addition. Our verdict is that it’s definitely worth trying! Nachos are totally customizable to your liking and a great way to use left over meats.

These easy chicken nachos are the quick answer when you get asked that all-important question, “what’s for dinner?” or when you just need easy dinner ideas. Doctor up the nachos with whatever fixings you like, but you may end up eating them before you get to the toppings—nothing wrong with that!

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BBQ Chicken Nachos

BBQ Chicken Nachos recipe is a fun twist by topping with shredded rotisserie chicken, scallions, barbecue sauce, and melted Cheddar.

  • Author: Real Simple
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Total Time: 10

Ingredients

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  • half a 12– to 14-ounce bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • optional Jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450° F. On a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, layer the chips, Cheddar, and chicken. Bake until the Cheddar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Top with the barbecue sauce and scallions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
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