These shredded chicken nachos are super easy to make and baked in the oven. Loaded with all of your favorite toppings, these sheet pan nachos are great for a quick weeknight dinner, game day or snack!
Spread the tortilla chips into an even layer over the entire sheet pan. Top the chips with the shredded chicken, black beans and lastly the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Serve nachos with the salsa, sour cream, avocado, jalapeno and lime.
Notes
Recipe serves 6-8 for dinner or 8-10 for an appetizer.
Line the sheet pan with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.
Try to add the everything in an even layer for even portions when serving.
If the nachos won't be eaten right away, toppings that have more of a liquid content should be served on the side so the chips don't get soggy.
Topping Ideas
Diced onions
Sliced pickled or fresh jalapeños
Diced tomatoes
Pico de gallo or salsa verde
Hot sauce
Sour cream
Sliced black olives
Sliced avocado or guacamole
Shredded lettuce
Chopped cilantro
Black beans or refried beans
Sautéed sliced peppers
Lime Wedges
Corn
Substitutions and Variations
Meat - Ground beef, sliced steak or shredded pork can be used in place of the shredded chicken.
Dairy Free - Omit the cheese and sour cream or use a dairy free substitute.
Gluten Free - Make sure to get gluten free chips as well as toppings.
Vegetarian - Omit the meat or use a plant based meat substitute.
Alternative Cooking Methods
Microwave - Layer a microwave safe plate with chips, chicken, beans and cheese and microwave in 30 second intervals until the cheese is melted. Top nachos with your favorite toppings.Air Fryer - Layer chips in the air fryer basket, top with chicken, beans and cheese and cook at 350˚ for approximately 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Top air fried nachos with your favorite toppings.
Storage Suggestions
Leftover nachos that have not been fully loaded will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and can be crisped up in an oven or air fryer. If toppings have been loaded with toppings, they will probably be soggy and not keep well.