BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Nachos
These BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Nachos are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional nachos, featuring healthy sweet potato slices topped with BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and your favorite nacho toppings. Perfect for game days, parties, or a fun weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream avocado, jalapenos, black beans (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potato slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce.
- Remove sweet potatoes from oven and sprinkle with half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Top with BBQ chicken mixture and remaining cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Top with red onion and fresh cilantro.
- Add any other desired toppings like sour cream, avocado, jalapenos, or black beans. Serve immediately.