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BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe

Our BBQ chicken nachos recipe brings you an iconic Mexican finger food dish with flavorful shredded chicken and various fresh vegetables.
  • cook TIME 35 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: Main DishCuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 483 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (24)

  • 16 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 6 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 2 oz tortilla chips
  • 6 oz tomatoes diced
  • 2 oz red onion diced
  • 2 oz canned black beans
  • 1 oz jalapeno sliced
  • 3 oz cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Hunt’s tomato paste
  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Dice the tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes in half, slice off the stems, and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomato halves into 1/4-inch strips, then cut the strips crosswise into dice.

2

Dice the red onion: Cut the onions in half and peel the skin. Keeping the root intact, make vertical cuts 1/4-inch apart from each other. Turn the onion 90 degrees and make horizontal cuts 1/4-inch apart to form a crosshatch pattern with the previous cuts. Slice the onion to dice.

3

Prepare the black beans: Drain the canned black beans and set aside.

4

Slice the jalapeño: Cut off the stem of the chili and cut it crosswise into thin slices.

5

Chop the parsley: Bunch the parsley together and chop finely.

6

Mince the garlic: Cut off the root and peel the skin. Mince the garlic cloves with a knife or garlic mincer.

7

Grate the cheddar cheese: Place the grater firmly on a cutting board. Press the cheese block against the surface of the grater and slowly push downwards until you yield enough cheese.

Cook:

1

Cut the tortillas: Cut 6 6-inch tortillas into triangular chips.

2

Arrange the tortilla pieces on a baking tray: Spread the chips onto a lined baking tray.

3

Bake the tortillas: Bake the chips at 350 °F for 5 minutes.

4

Caramelize the garlic: Prepare a hot pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp garlic. Stir for 30 seconds to caramelize.

5

Sauté the chicken: Add 16 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts. Stir for 2 minutes.

6

Season the chicken: Add 2 1/2 tbsp Heinz ketchup, 1 tbsp Hunt’s tomato paste, 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix for 2 minutes to let the chicken absorb the seasoning.

7

Reduce the sauce: Add 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth. Mix well, turn the heat to low, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

8

Shred the chicken: Turn off the heat and shred the chicken breasts with forks.

9

Add the tortilla chips: On the tortilla baking tray, add 2 oz tortilla chips.

10

Add the chicken and cheese: Add the shredded chicken and sprinkle 3 oz cheddar cheese over the chips.

11

Melt the cheese: Place the baking tray back into the oven. Cook at 450 °F for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

12

Build the nachos: Remove the tray from the oven when done. Add 6 oz tomatoes, 2 oz red onion, 2 oz canned black beans, 1 oz jalapeño, and 2 tbsp parsley.

13

Drizzle the sauce and serve: Drizzle 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt on the nachos. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 483kcal | Protein 35.8g | Fat 20.1g | Carbohydrate 43.8g | Fiber 6.6g | Calcium 212.6mg | Iron 2mg | Potassium 762mg | Sodium 597mg | Vitamin A 1197.8IU | Vitamin C 19.2mg | Cholesterol 106.4mg | Trans Fat 0.3g | Saturated Fat 6.2g | Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | Sugar 8.5g