Description
These BBQ Chicken Nachos are piled high with smoky barbecue chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like cilantro, red onion, and optional jalapenos. A perfect snack or meal!
Ingredients
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1 large bag (18 ounces) white corn tortilla chips
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1 pound cooked, shredded chicken
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1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
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2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup finely diced red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 Roma tomato, chopped (optional)
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Pickled jalapenos slices (optional)
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Ranch dressing or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange tortilla chips in a single layer. Set aside.
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Prepare Chicken:
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce to your desired taste. Mix well.
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Assemble Nachos:
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Evenly distribute the seasoned BBQ chicken over the tortilla chips. Then sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the chicken. Top with diced red onion.
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Bake:
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Bake for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Remove from oven and top with cilantro, tomato, pickled jalapenos, or any desired toppings. Serve warm with ranch dressing or sour cream on the side, if preferred. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg