Description
These Easy Rotisserie Chicken Nachos are a quick and delicious snack or meal, perfect for sharing with family or friends. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, black or pinto beans, tortilla chips, and topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and fresh toppings like pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro. Baked to perfection for a warm, cheesy, and satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 12-oz bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 15-oz. can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo salsa
- Sour cream, for serving
- Guacamole or sliced avocado, for serving
- Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Diced tomatoes, optional
- Salsa, optional
- Pickled jalapeños, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the nachos.
- Prepare baking surface: Line a rimmed baking sheet or a high-sided skillet with foil or parchment paper. This step helps with easy cleanup after baking.
- Layer first half: Spread out half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute half of the shredded rotisserie chicken, half of the black or pinto beans, and half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the chips.
- Layer second half: Repeat the layering with the remaining chips, chicken, beans, and cheese. Arrange the top layer of chips so they are easy to pull out and serve after baking.
- Bake nachos: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove from the oven and immediately top with your choice of pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole or sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, salsa, and pickled jalapeños as desired. Serve hot right away for the best flavor and texture.
- Family style serving tip: Serve the nachos family style, allowing everyone to customize their plate with preferred toppings—especially useful to avoid unwanted ingredients like cilantro on those who dislike it.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time and adds flavorful, juicy chicken effortlessly.
- Drain and rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- Feel free to swap black beans for pinto beans or vice versa based on your preference.
- Adjust toppings to suit your taste—extra jalapeños add heat, while sour cream helps balance spiciness.
- For a crispier chip texture, pull out the nachos promptly after baking and serve immediately.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for best results.
