Memphis-Style BBQ Chicken Nachos

Name: Memphis-Style BBQ Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pulled or shredded chicken; 1/3 cup BBQ sauce; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 large bag tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack mix; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños; 1/4 cup red onion, diced fine; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp extra BBQ sauce for drizzle

35 min 6 servings easy

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Memphis-Style BBQ Chicken Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with smoky pulled BBQ chicken, tangy Memphis dry rub, and melted cheese — the ultimate game-day appetizer.

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Total

35 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

These BBQ chicken nachos bring Memphis-style flavors to a shareable appetizer. Smoky pulled chicken seasoned with a tangy Memphis dry rub is piled on crispy chips with a mountain of melted cheese, pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. They are game day perfection.

Ingredients

Servings

Nachos

Toppings

Instructions

Season the chicken

Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne until evenly coated.

Build the nachos

Spread tortilla chips in a single layer on a large sheet pan or oven-safe platter. Scatter half the cheese, then all the BBQ chicken, red onion, and jalapeños. Top with remaining cheese.

Pro tip: Layer in two stages — cheese on bottom AND top ensures every chip gets some melted cheese.