Best 9 Chicken Bacon Nachos Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying snack or meal, chicken bacon nachos are a great choice. This classic dish is made with crispy tortilla chips, topped with a generous layer of melted cheese, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a variety of fresh and flavorful toppings. From classic nacho cheese to gooey queso, and from spicy jalapeños to cool and refreshing pico de gallo, the possibilities for customization are endless. So, grab your favorite ingredients and get ready to create a nacho platter that will satisfy your cravings and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces tomato sauce
A few dashes hot sauce
1 large bag tortilla chips
3 cups grated Cheddar-Jack (approximately -- you may need more or less)
1/4 cup jarred jalapeno slices
1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
3 green onions, green and white parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and chili powder all over the chicken breasts.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the skillet and set aside. To the skillet, add the tomato sauce, hot sauce and 2 cups hot water and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then return the shredded chicken to the liquid and simmer on low until everything is hot and bubbly.
  • Assemble the nachos in 2 ways: Sprinkle a layer of tortilla chips onto 2 ovenproof plates or baking dishes. Sprinkle both with cheese and then a layer of chicken; repeat twice more with each layer getting smaller in circumference. Finish with an extra sprinkling of cheese. Bake just until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve one dish as is. On the other, layer on the jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

BACON BBQ NACHOS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 12-ounce package smoked bacon (12 strips)
One 14-ounce bag white corn tortilla chips
3 tablespoons barbeque seasoning
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar
One 15-ounce can baked beans, warmed
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons pimientos
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and cooked through on both sides, about 16 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate, reserving the fat in the skillet. Once the bacon has cooled slightly, chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Place the chips on a large serving platter and sprinkle the barbeque seasoning over the top.
  • Combine the sour cream, barbeque sauce and hot sauce in a small bowl to make a barbeque crema. Set aside.
  • Place the skillet with the reserved bacon fat over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms. Cook this mixture until thin and slightly tan, 2 to 3 minutes. While continuously whisking, pour the evaporated milk and stock into the flour mixture. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the salt and cheese until melted. Remove from heat, as the sauce will continue to thicken.
  • Spoon the warm beans over the chips. Sprinkle half of the chopped bacon over the beans. Pour the warm cheese sauce generously over the platter. Sprinkle the jalapenos, pimientos, remaining bacon and scallions on top. Drizzle with the barbeque crema and serve immediately.

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Everyone needs a go-to nacho recipe. Change this chicken version by using leftover shredded pork or brisket, and barbecue sauce instead of salsa. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups nacho tortilla chips
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Arrange tortilla chips on a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. , In a large skillet, cook and stir onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken and taco seasoning. Stir in salsa; heat through. Spoon over chips; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and green onions; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NACHOS



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A super-quick Mexican snack to enjoy with a Margarita or three

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 7

200g plain corn tortilla chips
2 cooked chicken breasts , shredded into small pieces
6 spring onions , thinly sliced
140g red leicester cheese, grated
1 small jar red or green sliced pickled jalapeño peppers
small bunch coriander , leaves roughly chopped
your choice of salsa , hot pepper sauce (like Chipolte Tabasco), crème fraîche, guacamole or extra jalapeños, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Layer up the tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish or baking tray with the chopped chicken, spring onions, cheese and pickled jalapeños. Bake for 8 mins or until the cheese is melted.
  • To serve, sprinkle with the coriander and eat with your favourite accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2.28 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN NACHOS



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Super-simple but totally killer nachos! These are to die for with some guacamole, sour cream and salsa. If it's too spicy for you, just leave out the cayenne.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortilla chips, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture, and fry until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 of the chicken, 1/4 of the chilies, and 1/4 of the cheese over the chips. Repeat layers ending with cheese on the top.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 886.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

LOADED BBQ CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breast, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, BBQ sauce, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, red onion, tomato, bacon, fresh parsley, sour cream, avocado

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 breasts chicken breast, finely diced
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
¾ cup BBQ sauce
13 oz tortilla chips, 1 bag
2 cups shredded cheese, shredded
½ red onion, finely sliced
1 tomato, diced
8 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ cup sour cream
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Cook the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder for two to three minutes.
  • Add the barbecue sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced by about half, about five minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large skillet, spread out two large handfuls of tortilla chips. Layer with half of the barbecue chicken, followed by half of the cheese, onion, tomato, bacon, and parsley. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle the sour cream and sprinkle the avocado on top. Serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1420 calories, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 73 grams, Sugar 21 grams

CHICKEN BACON NACHOS



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These nachos are awesome! They're simple to make and everyone always loves them. Great for any occasion and just an FYI, it makes a LOT!

Provided by Loves2Cook101

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 3/4 ounce) can swanson chicken breasts (in water)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can of sliced black olives
1 (16 ounce) bag of white tortilla chips
1 bunch green onion
1 medium tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) bag of mexican style shredded cheese
1/2 lb bacon
jalapeno (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain chicken and shred, thinly slice green onions, dice tomato, fry bacon until crisp and crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with aluminum foil, layer almost the entire bag of tortilla chips, chicken, olives, green onions, tomato, bacon and cheese. Repeat layers over that if you wish to double the recipe. I put the cheese on over the ingredients to better hold them in place on the tortilla chips. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side. Generously serves 6.

BACON NACHOS



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This recipe is inspired by appleydapply Bacon and Onion Nachos. We had unexpected company come by and I wanted to make lunch for them. This is the result I got. It's hot and spicy but you can decrease the amount of jalapeno peppers. If you do not like crisp vegetables, microwave them to the desired consistency you like. We like crisp.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (divided)
1/2-3/4 cup red onion, chopped (divided)
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
6 -7 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (divided)
2 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese (Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese, divided)
9 ounces tortilla chips (I used the multigrain tostitos, divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminimum foil.
  • Spread 1/2 bag of Tostitos over the foil.
  • Sprinkle with half the bacon, onion, peppers and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Spread the remaining 1/2 bag of Tostitos on top.
  • Top with remaining bacon, onion, peppers, olives and tomatoes.
  • Top with 1 1/2 cup remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.

BACON NACHOS



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These crispy nachos have always been a big hit in our house. Topped with kid-friendly ingredients like ground beef and cheddar cheese, they're sure to be requested by your children. And older kids enjoy that they can microwave them themselves. -Ruth Ann Bott, Lake Wales, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound ground beef
4 cups tortilla chips
1/4 cup bacon bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup guacamole dip
1/2 cup sour cream
Chopped tomatoes and green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place tortilla chips on a microwave-safe serving plate. Layer with the beef, bacon and cheese. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with guacamole and sour cream. Sprinkle with tomatoes and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips and Conclusion

Creating mouthwatering Bacon Nachos is an art that combines flavors and textures to perfection. Here are some tips to help you master this culinary delight:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and flavorful toppings make all the difference.
  • Crispy Bacon: Cook the bacon until it's crispy and golden brown. This adds a delightful crunch to your nachos.
  • Cheese Overload: Don't be shy with the cheese! A generous layer of melted cheese is what makes nachos irresistible.
  • Variety of Toppings: Experiment with different toppings to create a nacho platter that's both visually appealing and delicious. Fresh jalapeños, diced tomatoes, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream are classic choices.
  • Presentation: Arrange the nachos attractively on a serving platter. Layer the ingredients evenly and sprinkle with fresh herbs for a touch of elegance.

In conclusion, Bacon Nachos are a versatile and customizable dish that allows for creativity and personal preferences. Whether you prefer classic toppings or adventurous combinations, the key to success lies in using fresh ingredients and balancing flavors. So gather your friends and family, prepare a delectable spread of Bacon Nachos, and indulge in a feast that celebrates the flavors of crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a symphony of toppings. Enjoy!

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