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A top-down view of fully baked BBQ chicken nachos served on a white ceramic tray. The nachos are topped with golden melted smoked gouda cheese, juicy BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, chopped red onion, and fresh green cilantro. Everything sits over a bed of crispy tortilla chips, placed on a clean white marble countertop for a fresh and inviting look.

BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe

BBQ Chicken Nachos are a flavorful and satisfying dish with smoky BBQ chicken, crispy tortilla chips, gooey cheese, black beans, and corn—perfect for game nights or casual gatherings.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 676kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or oven-safe dish
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Spoon for scooping
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces tortilla chips 1 large bag
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce plus more for topping
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
  • 1½ cups canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional Toppings:
  • ranch dressing
  • chopped jalapeno peppers

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lay out tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
    A top-down view of tortilla chips being spread in a single layer on a white baking sheet set over a white marble countertop. The chips form the crunchy base for the nachos. Around the scene are ingredients like shredded smoked gouda, black beans, BBQ sauce, and chopped red onion, ready for the next flavorful layers.
  • Shred the cooked chicken and toss it with BBQ sauce.
  • Top the chips with the BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, and red onion.
    A clean top-down shot of tortilla chips topped with BBQ chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and chopped red onion. The ingredients are evenly distributed on a white baking sheet. Each colorful topping sits over crisp chips on a marble countertop, creating the perfect base layer before cheese is added and the nachos are baked.
  • Sprinkle the shredded smoked gouda cheese evenly over the nachos.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and top with chopped cilantro and extra BBQ sauce.
  • Serve with optional toppings like ranch dressing and jalapeños for extra flavor.
    A top-down view of fully baked BBQ chicken nachos served on a white ceramic tray. The nachos are topped with golden melted smoked gouda cheese, juicy BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, chopped red onion, and fresh green cilantro. Everything sits over a bed of crispy tortilla chips, placed on a clean white marble countertop for a fresh and inviting look.

Nutrition

Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 509mg | Iron: 2mg