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22) BBQ Chicken Nachos for Leftovers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken leftover rotisserie or Instant Pot chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
  • 8 –10 oz tortilla chips
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños pickled or fresh
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Sour cream and salsa for serving
  • Lime wedges for squeezing

Method
 

  1. Preheat broiler to high and toss shredded chicken with 1 cup BBQ sauce.
  2. Spread chips on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Scatter black beans and corn over chips.
  3. Evenly distribute BBQ chicken and sprinkle cheese over the top. Add jalapeños and red onion.
  4. Broil 2–4 minutes until cheese melts and edges brown, watch closely.
  5. Remove, drizzle extra BBQ sauce, top with cilantro, dollops of sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.