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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos Pressure Cooker Recipe

Unbelievably delicious nachos with tortilla chips topped with BBQ chicken, cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese, onions, and bacon, baked until the cheese melts for a delightful game day or fast fix dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 445 kcal

Equipment

  • Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet
  • 1 Skillet

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 6 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1¼ cups Sweet BBQ sauce
  • 1 to 2 bags Tortilla chips depending on size
  • 2 cups Freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese from one 8-ounce brick
  • 2 cups Freshly grated Monterrey Jack cheese from one 8-ounce brick

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400℉ (or 200℃).
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy and drain on to paper towel. Once cool, finely chop into small pieces.
  • Meanwhile, on a rimmed metal baking sheet arrange the chicken, drizzle with olive oil and use tongs to toss and coat. Season both sides with the lemon pepper seasoning before sliding chicken onto the middle rack of your oven. Bake the chicken for 18 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken to a cutting board to rest for about 5 minutes before shredding with two forks and transferring to a bowl.
  • Pour in ½ to ¾ cup [give or take] of barbecue sauce and toss the chicken to coat.
  • Reduce the heat of your oven to 325℉ (or 160℃).
  • On a [clean] rimmed metal baking sheet, arrange chips in a single layer. Top with a light sprinkle of cheese before scattering the barbecue chicken over top. Then top with more cheese, red onion, and chopped bacon.
  • Drizzle a little extra sauce overtop before sliding the nachos onto the middle rack (double check that you've reduced the temp!) and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the barbecue sauce is caramelized.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately!

Notes

This makes two quarter or half sheet pans of nachos. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.