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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

A delicious and hearty take on nachos, loaded with BBQ chicken, cheese, and crispy bacon, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Lemon pepper seasoning to taste
  • 1¼ cups sweet BBQ sauce
  • 1 to 2 bags tortilla chips
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
  3. Rub the chicken thighs and breasts with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
  4. Sauté the chicken in the same skillet for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Add BBQ sauce to the chicken, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Shred the cooked chicken and stir it back into the remaining BBQ sauce.
  7. Assemble the nachos by spreading tortilla chips on a baking sheet, topping with BBQ chicken, crumbled bacon, and half of the cheeses.
  8. Cheese it up by adding the rest of the cheeses on top.
  9. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melty.
  10. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and try creative variations like spicy BBQ or veggie supreme.

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Keywords: nachos, BBQ chicken, finger food, party food, cheesy nachos

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