BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe

Name: BBQ Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken; 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce Plus More For Drizzling On The Finished Nachos; 4 dashes Liquid Smoke; 1 Tablespoon Red Onion, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; Tortilla Chips; Sliced Tomatoes; Chopped Cilantro; Shredded Cheese; Black Olives; Sliced Jalapenos; Chopped Red Onion; Chopped Green Onion

Servings: persons

3 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken
1/2 cups BBQ Sauce Plus More For Drizzling On The Finished Nachos
4 dashes Liquid Smoke
1 Tablespoon Red Onion, Chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Tortilla Chips
Sliced Tomatoes
Chopped Cilantro
Shredded Cheese
Black Olives
Sliced Jalapenos
Chopped Red Onion
Chopped Green Onion

1
Combine the chicken, BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, red onion and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
3
Remove from heat.
4
The amount of nacho ingredients depends on how many you are feeding.
5
You can use all of the BBQ chicken for one batch or make a small batch of nachos and save the rest of the chicken for another batch later.
6
Turn the broiler on to high.
7
Spread a thin layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
8
Top with the BBQ chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, olives, jalapenos, onions and any other toppings that you desire.
9
Broil the nachos for 7-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
10
Garnish with additional cilantro and BBQ sauce.
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Notes: I cooked about 1 pound of chicken breasts to yield the 3 cups of shredded chicken.
12
But you can use leftover chicken if you have it.
13
I seasoned both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cooked over medium heat in a large skillet for about 6 minutes on each side, and then shredded the chicken after it had cooled slightly.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken, 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce Plus More For Drizzling On The Finished Nachos, 4 dashes Liquid Smoke, 1 Tablespoon Red Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, BBQ Chicken Nachos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BBQ Chicken Nachos

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