Description
Southern BBQ Nachos are a hearty and flavorful twist on classic nachos, piled high with smoky BBQ pulled chicken, melted cheese, fresh jalapeños, and tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a comforting snack that’s easy to share.
Ingredients
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- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups pulled BBQ chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
- Distribute pulled BBQ chicken evenly over the chips.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
- Add jalapeños, diced red onion, and diced tomatoes if using.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce over everything.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce—sweet, spicy, or smoky.
- Swap pulled chicken for pulled pork or beef for variety.
- For extra creaminess, add a drizzle of ranch or cheese sauce.
- These nachos are best enjoyed fresh and hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg