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Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

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These loaded BBQ chicken nachos are an easy, flavorful snack perfect for game day or casual gatherings, featuring crispy tortilla chips, tender BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand)
  • 1 large bag (about 10 oz / 280 g) sturdy tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced or sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for drizzling)
  • Fresh lime wedges (for squeezing over before serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with ½ cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Add more sauce if desired but avoid drenching.
  3. Spread a single, even layer of tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Scatter half the BBQ chicken evenly over the chips.
  5. Sprinkle half of each cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco) over the chicken.
  6. Add another layer of chips, then top with the remaining chicken and cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle diced red onions, sliced jalapeños, black olives, and chopped cilantro over the hot nachos.
  9. Gently layer avocado pieces on top, then drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt across the nachos.
  10. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the nachos before serving.

Notes

Use sturdy, thick tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Layer chips, chicken, and cheese twice for even flavor distribution. Avoid overloading BBQ sauce to keep chips crispy. Add fresh toppings after baking to maintain crunch and brightness. Preheat oven to ensure cheese melts properly. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to keep chips crispy; avoid microwaving.

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