Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos featuring seasoned chicken, melted Mexican cheese, and fresh toppings all baked together on a single sheet pan for a perfect game-day or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 32(ish) Tortilla Chips (store-bought or homemade)
Chicken Mixture
- 6 boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into small strips
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Cheese & Toppings
- 1/4 cup White Queso
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
- Optional additional toppings: black beans, mexi-corn, jalapenos, refried beans, olives, or anything you love!
- Garnish ideas: sour cream, avocado, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the nachos.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, then toss in tequila, taco seasoning, and lime juice. Stir well to coat and cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Arrange Chips: Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large sheet pan or cookie sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. Lay them mostly in a single layer with slight overlapping.
- Add Chicken and Onion: Distribute the cooked chicken strips and chopped onion evenly over the tortilla chips.
- Drizzle Queso: Drizzle the white queso sparingly over the chips and chicken, ensuring not to over-saturate to avoid soggy chips.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over all the chips and toppings.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Add pico de gallo and chopped cilantro on top, along with any optional additional toppings you like.
- Bake Nachos: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and the chips are turning golden brown at the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the nachos from the oven and top with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, avocado, guacamole, or salsa.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful and cheesy sheet pan chicken nachos!
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade tortilla chips depending on preference.
- Be cautious with the amount of queso to prevent sogginess.
- Add any additional toppings such as jalapenos or black beans for extra flavor and texture.
- Rotating the pan halfway through baking ensures even melting and browning.
- Serve immediately for best texture as chips can become soggy if left too long.
