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BBQ Chicken Nachos made with bell peppers, onions and cheese.
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BBQ Chicken Nachos

Perfect for the big game, hosting a party or just a fun dinner, these BBQ Chicken Nachos are soooo tasty! Tender shredded chicken is tossed in tangy BBQ Sauce, topped with onions and peppers and loads of cheese and then melted on a sheet pan in your oven. You've got to try these!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken, nachos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 611kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bag tortillas
  • 2 skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • Lime juice from half a lime about 1 tbsp
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • ½ red bell pepper de-seeded and diced
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Guacamole and sour cream for dipping

Instructions

  • To cook chicken breasts, you can prepare it in an Instant Pot. Start by adding 1 cup water to the Instant Pot, followed by the chicken breasts. Attach lid and set on manual high for 10 minutes. Allow for a 5 minute NPR. Remove cooked chicken breasts and shred.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a aluminum-lined baking sheet with cooking oil. Add tortilla chips.
  • Add shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, lime juice, cumin and salt and pepper to a saucepan and combine over medium heat, stirring for 10 minutes.
    making bbq chicken nachos
  • Add chicken mixture over on top of the tortilla chips. Garnish with onion and red bell pepper.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
    BBQ Chicken Nachos made with bell peppers, onions and cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Serve with favorite sauces like guacamole or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 611kcal