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Flavorful BBQ Pulled Chicken Nachos Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Cheese Sauce

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These BBQ pulled chicken nachos are loaded with smoky, tender chicken, crispy tortilla chips, and a creamy cheese sauce that binds it all together for a comforting and quick snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand)
  • 6 cups sturdy tortilla chips (thick, restaurant-style chips hold up best)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk like oat or almond)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce until well coated. Set aside for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth paste and starts to bubble.
  3. Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and is smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and add 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and 4 ounces softened cream cheese. Stir gently until all cheese melts and the sauce is creamy. Season with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread 6 cups of sturdy tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spoon the BBQ pulled chicken evenly over the chips. Drizzle the creamy cheese sauce generously over the top.
  6. Scatter sliced jalapeños and black beans evenly over the nachos.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and chips start to crisp at the edges.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle sliced green onions and fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a smoky but balanced BBQ sauce to complement the creamy cheese sauce. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. If cheese sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of milk before drizzling. To keep chips crispier, bake chips alone for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings. Leftover nachos reheat best in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes; avoid microwaving.

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