BBQ Chicken Nachos

BBQ chicken nachos layered with tortilla chips, cheddar, red onion, and jalapeño, then baked until hot and melty for an easy 20-minute appetizer.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 8 oz tortilla chips
• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Spread half the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Layer half the chicken, barbecue sauce, and cheddar over the chips. Repeat with the remaining chips, chicken, sauce, and cheddar. (about 2 min) — 400°F
3. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and the chicken is steaming hot, about 8 to 10 minutes. If using leftover chicken, verify it reaches 165°F. (about 10 min) — 400°F
4. Top the hot nachos with the red onion and jalapeño, then serve immediately. (about 1 min)