Shredded Chicken Nachos are so easy to make, loaded with all your favorite ingredients, and are perfect for game day! Done in just 15 minutes.
You know how it is. You’ve got a little bit of leftover pulled chicken from the night before and you want to do something tasty with it. What you need is some Shredded Chicken Nachos!
With this simple recipe, you can turn any pulled meat into an appetizer that is easy to make and will be a big hit at your next party.
We love snacks like these because not only can we use up all our leftovers – but it takes something as boring as leftovers and makes them super fun and exciting.
Plus – each person can take a portion of the pan and top it to their liking – making these fully customizable. You can’t beat that.
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Here are some commonly asked questions
How to store leftover chicken nachos?
The best way to store leftover pulled chicken nachos is to put them into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. They should be good for about four days, so you can do this on a day when you aren’t planning on having your pulled meat just yet!
When serving, just take the leftovers out of the fridge and reheat in the microwave until hot, however, they are best when served fresh out of the oven.
What is pulled chicken?
Pulled chicken is chicken that has been cooked and then pulled apart either by hand or with two forks to create a shredded texture.
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What do I need to get started?
- Tortilla chips
- Rotisserie Chicken – or you can cook your own chicken and shred
- Black Beans – you can use your favorite kind of bean
- Chipotle Chili Powder – adds so much flavor, but chili powder can also be used instead
- Cumin
- Black Pepper
- Pico De Gallo – you can cut up tomatoes and onions if you wish
- Shredded Cheese – Mexican blend, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack
- Avocados
- Sour Cream
- Jalapenos
- Black Olives
- Lime Wedges
- Cilantro
What can I do if my pulled chicken nachos are not crispy anymore?
If your pulled chicken nachos are not crispy for some reason, you can always reheat them in the oven at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes to make them crispy again!
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Ingredients for Shredded Chicken Nachos – Quick Glance
- salted tortilla chips
- shredded chicken rotisserie
- black beans drained and rinsed
- chipotle chili powder
- cumin
- pepper
- shredded cheese
- pico de gallo
- fresh avocados cubed
- sour cream
- sliced jalapenos
- black olives slices
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro – fresh chopped
How to cook chicken for chicken nachos?
You can make the chicken in a number of ways. Be sure to check out our recipes for grilled chicken, slow cooker chicken, baked chicken breast, Instant Pot pulled chicken, and air fryer chicken breast.
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How to Make Chicken Nachos
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Spread a bag of tortilla chips over the bottom of a cookie sheet or any large oven safe pan.
- Spread the chicken around the chips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beans, chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Spread over the chicken.
- Top with the shredded cheese and place in the oven till the cheese is melted.
- Remove and add the remaining toppings.
- Serve with lime wedges and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.
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Can I change the cheese?
Yes, you can – if you want to add queso instead of melting shredded cheese – that will work great.
TIPS FOR AWESOME NACHOS:
- Another fun way to serve nachos is a nacho bar. Let everyone build their own nachos.
- These come together quickly and only need a few minutes in the oven to melt the cheese.
- You can make small amounts and keep making as needed, so the chips don’t get soggy sitting for too long.
- Shred the cheese yourself instead of using the stuff in the bag – it will melt better.
Try these homemade tortilla chips for the most amazing nachos ever!
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What to serve with Chicken Nachos
We love to make a huge spread when it comes to making nachos. Here are some of our favorite recipes to pair with these delicious nachos.
- Spanish Rice
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa
- White Peach Sangria
- Elote Street Corn Dip
- Air Fryer Churro Canoli
- Limonada
Can I use another type or protein?
You bet! These are great with pulled pork or shredded beef. You can even use shrimp if you like.
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Products I love when making nachos…
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Shredded Chicken Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 bag salted tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie
- 14.5 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 2 fresh avocados cubed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 sliced jalapenos
- 1 can black olives slices
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro – fresh chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Spread a bag of tortilla chips over the bottom of a cookie sheet or any large oven safe pan.
- Spread the chicken around the chips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beans, chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Spread over the chicken.
- Top with the shredded cheese and place in the oven till the cheese is melted.
- Remove and add the remaining toppings.
- Serve with lime wedges and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Chris David says
Really delicious recipe. I love it yummy!!! It’s really awesome. Will surely try this.