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BBQ Chicken Nachos

appetizer· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 26, 2017

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BBQ Chicken Nachos – Made with tortilla chips topped with BBQ chicken, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crispy bacon, these nachos are a fun and easy party snack that is perfect for a crowd!

Tray of BBQ Chicken NachosIn my house growing up, summers were about soccer. As I’ve mentioned before, both of my parents grew up in Colombia, so they were huge soccer fans. But what I haven’t talked about before is that my grandparents were immigrants to Colombia from Europe. And soccer is huge there, as well. So we were also busy keeping tabs on the matches for various European teams.

Oh and I can’t forget Spain! My cousins currently live there and have for the last few decades. Soccer in Spain is huuuuuuge and they take it super seriously. I’ll never forget being in Madrid in 2002 and watching the quarterfinals of the soccer games that summer. The neighborhoods shut down to watch the game and for each goal scored, you could hear shouting and screaming coming from all the apartments nearby. The energy was something I’ve never experienced before.

Now that summer is starting, that means more soccer to watch. To get ready for the Beautiful Game this summer, I’m stocking up on my favorite beers and making some incredible party snacks. But not just any snacks – say hello to my BBQ Chicken Nachos!

Tray of BBQ Chicken Nachos with Modelo beers around it Pulling up a chip of BBQ Chicken Nachos Uncooked sheet of BBQ Chicken Nachos

Have you ever tried BBQ Chicken Pizza? It was the inspiration for these nachos! I’ve had it at a few different restaurants but all the versions have these few basics:

  • Chicken
  • BBQ sauce
  • Red Onions
  • A blend of various cheeses

Pizza can feel too heavy sometimes so I decided to recreate the recipe in nachos-form, which makes it ideal for sharing at all your summertime celebrations. And I also added bacon and tomatoes and the BEST dipping sauce to go along with them. I have it on good authority from multiple sources (including myself) that this dipping sauce takes the nachos to a whole other level. So don’t skip it!

BBQ Chicken Nacho into the dipping sauce

Here are a couple other tips to consider when making your nachos:

  1. Make sure you cut the chicken into small pieces. Remember – this chicken will go on top of nachos so you don’t want the pieces to be too large or else you won’t be able to eat them in one bite.
  2. Speaking of the chicken – I suggest using a mild BBQ sauce because the chili powder we use on the chicken will be more than enough heat. If you realize that you want more spice, just add some hot sauce at the end, to taste.
  3. There are a few toppings that go on the nachos, so I suggest prepping those before you get going on the chicken, just to make your life easier. That way – once the chicken is done – you can just top the tortillas chips with everything and then bake.

Now, let’s get to the beer. Modelo is one of my favorite summertime beers because it’s so light and refreshing, yet full of flavor. Therefore, it makes for the best beer to wash down these nachos because it will only compliment the nachos and not overpower them (and vice-a-versa).

Two sic packs of Modelo, one especial, and one negro

I love to have my Modelo Especial with with a slice of lime to add even more refreshing flavor. But sometimes I like to go with a bolder flavor so I grab a lager-esque Modelo Negra. How do you enjoy yours?

Glass of Modelo especial with a lime slice Bottle of Modelo Negro

If this is your first time buying Modelo, you can easily locate it in the beer aisle of your local grocery store. Modelo Especial and Modelo Negra are typically sold in 12-packs boxes and/or  6-packs, so make sure to check both shelves for what they have in stock.

Beer aisle with cases of Modelo

Alrighty guys…now you’ve got your perfect beer and snack combo for summer. How excited are you to try it out?! Let me know how much you love it by commenting below!

Eating BBQ Chicken Nachos

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BBQ Chicken Nachos

Made with tortilla chips topped with BBQ chicken, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crispy bacon, these nachos are a fun and easy party snack that is perfect for a crowd!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup + 1 teaspoon BBQ sauce divided
  • 13 ounces tortilla chips
  • 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add diced chicken and spices together in a medium bowl. Toss to combine. Heat medium saute pan over medium high heat with canola oil. Once oil is hot, add coated chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce and continue to cook until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place all the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet. Layer on the chicken with a little of the residual sauce. Cover with shredded cheese, red onion slices, diced tomatoes, and cooked bacon crumbles. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the nachos bake, mix together the remaining 1 teaspoon of BBQ sauce with 1/2 cup sour cream. This will be used as the dipping sauce.
  • Remove nachos from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with dipping sauce and your favorite Modelo beer.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Buzzfeed

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Comments

  1. Melissa Chee says

    June 29, 2017 at 12:07 am

    Those NACHOS looks amazing…. yum!!!

    Reply
  2. suzanne says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:19 am

    Perfect for the holiday weekend! These look amazing!

    Reply
  3. Lauren White says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    I love BBQ chicken and I love nachos, so naturally this sounds like pure deliciousness!

    Reply
  4. Kristen Kavan says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    you had me at BBQ and nachos and sold me with that cold modelo! yum! Whenever my hubs and I go out we always get nachos as an app! These look amazing!

    Reply
  5. Lori says

    June 27, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Yum! I am going to make these for my daughter’s graduation party!

    Reply
  6. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Yeah, this *does* look like the perfect summer snack! My husband is a huge soccer fan, too, so I’ll make this at some point this summer 🙂

    Reply
  7. Taylor Reese says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:42 am

    these sound amazing even at 8 aM!!!!

    xoxo Taylor

    Reply
  8. Terryn Winfield says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:35 am

    These nachos are my absolute favorite thing! I used to get them all the time when I was pregnant the first time, and then the restaurant did away with them! I need to try your recipe!

    Reply
  9. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    June 27, 2017 at 7:06 am

    Ok, I need those nachos in my belly stat!

    Reply
  10. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says

    June 27, 2017 at 3:15 am

    These nachos look amazing! So many awesome colors and textures. I bet they taste great!

    Reply
  11. Whitney S says

    June 27, 2017 at 2:52 am

    My husband would be all about it if I were to make these!!

    Reply
  12. Kaileigh says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:29 am

    Looks delicious! These would be great for a barbecue.

    Reply
  13. Krysten says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:14 am

    These nachos look absolutely amazing. I would eat a whole tray of them! I need to make these for my next event!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 27, 2017 at 5:11 am

      For sure!! It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser!

      Reply
  14. Rachel Ritlop says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    Omg they look so yummy! I have to try and make them one day!

    Reply
  15. Karly says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    Sigh. It’s 9:30 pm and my head says no nachos, but my heart (and stomach) says GIMME ALL THESE NACHOS. Love!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 27, 2017 at 5:10 am

      Haha story of my life! Thanks for the love, Karly!

      Reply
  16. Amanda says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    These nachos look amazing! Pinning it for later! Yuuum!

    Reply
  17. Julie Torres says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    OH wow! I wish I could invite you over to my next party, this looks so incredibly amazingly yummy! I will surely make this!

    Reply
  18. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    Awesome! I love BBQ and nachos so I am allllll about combining them into one fabulous meal. Pinned for later, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Sumer says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    These look AMAZING! Give me ALL the nachos! So, so good!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Yesssss! Thank you!

      Reply
  20. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    OMG can I come over??? Saving these to try soon – can’t believe how good these look.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  21. cara says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    These look so yummy! The perfect summertime snack! Beautiful photography too!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Aw thanks so much! I put so much work into my photography so that means a lot to me 🙂

      Reply
  22. Ashley says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Oh my goodness! These look so delicious! This is the perfect summer dinner!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks so much! Especially when you enjoy these nachos with some cold beer. Yummm!

      Reply
  23. Denisse | says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    Oh my gosh! Drooling over these- I think I would make a vegetarian version with black beans or something since I don’t really eat chicken anymore- but yum! Love the concept.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Good idea!! I think tofu would hold up if you wanted to cook it in the BBQ sauce in place of chicken, as well!

      Reply
  24. Victoria with One Sharp Mama says

    June 26, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    So, BBQ chicken nachos are a family favorite when we eat out. This is so exciting to find a recipe for them that I can make at home now. Wahoo

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Yesss! So glad I could help fill a recipe-void!

      Reply
  25. Taryn says

    June 26, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Nachos are one of my favorite meals. I’ve pinned this recipe and cannot wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      Woohoo! Don’t forget to make that dip too!

      Reply
  26. Lynn Woods says

    June 26, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    These look soooo good. I love nachos. I think I’ll try them with shrimp instead of chicken.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      Yum! Shrimp sounds incredible too! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

      Reply
  27. Beth says

    June 26, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Oh my goodness. That looks so good. Nachos are like my favourite thing so all that topping can only enhance it. Going to pin it and try it with my other half xx

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      Yesssss! You guys are gonna love them!

      Reply
  28. Marissa says

    June 26, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    I am practically drooling while reading this post! These nachos look so good, and that sauce seems super easy to make so I will definitely be trying thsese!

    Marissa

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      Aw thanks so much! Let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  29. Valerie says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Oh boy! I can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      You’re gonna love them!

      Reply
  30. Ruthie says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    This looks AMAZING!! My husband would love this. May make it for din din tonight!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  31. Cayla says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    This recipe looks right up my alley!! Gonna make these soon!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      Woohoo! Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  32. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:51 am

    BBQ chicken pizza is my favorite, but I never would have thought to put those flavors in nacho form. Yum!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks! I almost love this version better than the pizza because of the dipping sauce. It’s to-die-for!

      Reply
  33. Candace Wells says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:24 am

    This looks so delicious. I’m sure this would be a hit at my house. Your pictures are so beautiful. The food just leaps off the page.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      Aw you are so sweet! Thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  34. Marie, Mamma's Cooking says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:53 am

    Love bbq chicken pizza so will definitely have to try this! Maybe a nice meal with a beer after the kids go to sleep 😉

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Yessss! Nachos and beer are such a perfect combo

      Reply
  35. shan says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:50 am

    My mouth is watering! OH my geez, these look incredible!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Aw thanks so much!

      Reply
  36. Shannon Morscheck says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Nachos are such a quick and delicious meal! I should make more of these!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      They really are! Hopefully you’ll get a chance to make these soon!

      Reply
  37. Monique says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:12 am

    This looks so yummy! Definitively trying this summer!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  38. Tiffany @ The Chi-Athelte says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Well I know what I’m making Saturday evening when friends come over! Thanks for this, heart!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      You are so welcome! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  39. Tonya says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:59 am

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! Been looking for an easy nacho recipe for summer.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      You’re gonna LOVE these!

      Reply
  40. susie says

    June 26, 2017 at 9:13 am

    OMG these look amazing.. I LOVE LOVE nachos!!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  41. Trish says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:26 am

    My family and I love nachos! I usually make BBQ Pork Nachos but after looking at these pics I will for sure be making chicken nachos soon!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      I actually love pork nachos too! but I hate having to make the pork so this is a much easier substitute 🙂

      Reply
  42. Harmony, Momma To Go says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:13 am

    this looks beyond amazing! I love nachos…. and beer! I am going to pin this for later. would make a nice, easy weeknight meal

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Exactly! Thanks for the love, Harmony! I enjoy your feedback on each post 🙂

      Reply

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