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Nachos with barbecue sauce

BBQ Chicken Nachos

BBQ Chicken Nachos are piled high with shredded chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and more!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large bag (18 ounces) white corn tortilla chips
  • 1-pound cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped (optional)
  • Pickled jalapenos slices (optional)
  • Ranch dressing or sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange tortilla chips on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place the cooked, shredded chicken in a large bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Add as much barbecue sauce to the chicken as desired. Stir well to combine everything.
  • Top the tortilla chips evenly with the shredded barbecue chicken. Top chicken evenly with both shredded cheeses. Top cheese evenly with the diced red onion.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Carefully remove from oven. Top nachos with chopped cilantro, tomato, sliced jalapeno, or whatever you desire. Serve warm and enjoy!
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