Name: BLT Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 9 ounce bag tortilla chips (enough to fill a large sheet pan); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 16 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 12 ounces cooked (chopped bacon); 1 cup chopped lettuce; 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes; 4 sliced green onions; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 Tablespoons mayo; 2 Tablespoons half & half; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

BLT Chicken Nachos are the ultimate combo! Bacon, lettuce, and tomato come together with grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese and crunchy tortilla chips in a delicious sheet pan recipe that’s perfect for parties, game days, or a quick & easy dinner!

These BLT Chicken Nachos are the ultimate combo! Bacon, lettuce, and tomato come together with Monterey Jack cheese and crunchy tortilla chips in a delicious sheet pan recipe that's sure to please a crowd!

Is there anything better than nachos? Really? Because when it comes to comfort food, I find it hard to imagine anything else that can get me quite as excited as a delicious plate of them.

Not only are they the the perfect balance of crunchy and cheesy and oh so flavorful, but they’re one of the only appetizers you can order at a restaurant that actually leaves you satisfied. Every. Single. Time.

Who even needs the meal, really? The nachos are clearly where it’s at. And when you combine nachos with BLT, they’re even better. These BLT Chicken Nachos are LOADED with all the best flavors, like Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and a creamy sauce that ties it all together.

They’re perfect for parties or game days, late night snacks, or even dinner. Because life’s too short to deprive yourself of nachos for dinner….at least every now and then. And when they’re BLT Nachos? Well, they’re basically made for dinner!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Tortilla chips – I started with one (9 ounce) bag of tortilla chips and used enough of them to fill a large sheet pan. It’s fine to have some overlapping of chips.
Chicken – I used 2 cups of shredded, cooked chicken. I like rotisserie chicken best for nachos, but any cooked chicken will work!
Cheese – I added 16 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Substitute cheddar, colby jack, or any cheese blend you prefer.
Bacon – I used 12 ounces of cooked, chopped bacon.
Lettuce – I added 1 cup of chopped lettuce (be sure to add it after baking the nachos.)
Tomatoes – I added 1 cup of quartered cherry tomatoes. Any chopped tomatoes will work well.
Onions – I used 4 sliced green onions for mild flavor. Substitute chopped chives if you prefer.
Sauce – For the sauce, I combined 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons mayo, 2 Tablespoons half & half, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder & 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt.

how to make blt chicken nachos

Arrange the chips. Spread chips in a single layer on a large sheet pan.

Layer the ingredients & bake. Sprinkle with one package shredded cheese. Add another layer of chips; top with shredded chicken and second package of cheese. Bake until cheese is fully melted, about 7-8 minutes.

Top with additional ingredients. Remove from oven; top with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions.

Make the sauce. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, half & half, onion powder, and garlic salt. Drizzle over nachos or use for dipping.

Recipe Variations

Use any of your favorite tortilla chips (yellow corn, blue corn, or grain-free)
Substitute steak, shrimp, salmon, or any of your favorite proteins
Use colby jack, cheddar, or any type of shredded cheese
Substitute chopped chives or red onions for the green onions
Drizzle with ranch dressing instead of homemade sauce
Add crumbled blue cheese for an extra flavor kick
Add a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicy twist

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