Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

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This is the kind of dinner you make when you had a big lunch and just want something easy later on.

They’re cheesy, crunchy, and piled high with everything you want on a big tray of nachos. You’ve got crispy chips, seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and all the toppings baked together in one pan, so there’s not much to think about.

You can use leftover cooked chicken breast if that’s what you have on hand, or grab a rotisserie chicken to save time. Both work just as well here.

Everything comes together quickly and bakes in about 10 minutes, which makes this a good option for summer nights, busy weeknights, or anytime dinner needs to be simple but still feel like a real meal.

How to Make Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

Ingredients you’ll need

• 6–8 oz tortilla chips (about half a regular-size bag)
• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• ⅔ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1–2 green onions, sliced
• ¼ cup taco sauce
• ¼ cup sour cream (for serving)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.

2. Prepare the chicken

If you’re using rotisserie chicken, shred about 1 cup and place it in a bowl.

If you’re using chicken breast, cook and shred it first, then add it to a bowl.

Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken and mix until everything is evenly coated.

3. Layer the nachos

Spread the tortilla chips out in an even layer across the sheet pan.

Top with the seasoned chicken, black beans, shredded cheese, jalapeños, and diced tomatoes.

Try to spread everything out so each chip gets a little bit of everything.

4. Bake

Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.

5. Add toppings and serve

Remove from the oven and drizzle taco sauce over the top.

Sprinkle on the green onions, then add small spoonfuls of sour cream.

Serve right away while everything is still warm and melty.

What to Serve With This

These nachos are great on their own, but if you want to balance things out a little more, serve them with something fresh like fruit or sliced cucumbers.

If you’re feeding a larger family, have everyone add a scoop of rice and build their plate more like a taco salad. Add some shredded lettuce, guacamole, or extra toppings to stretch it and make it feel more like a full meal.

If you need to bulk it up even more, use a full sheet pan and add more chips, chicken, and cheese without changing anything else.