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Upgrade your nacho game with the bold, smoky flavor of Smoked Nachos. Loaded with all your favorite toppings, it’s the ultimate party snack!
This recipe costs approximately $15.33 to make. The recipe makes six servings for about $2.55 per serving.
Smoked chicken nachos stand alone without any sides since they’re incredibly filling and satisfying! However, we recommend prepping some Mexican Fruit Salad, Mexican Pasta Salad, or Spanish Rice to turn this into a meal for hungry families.
Smoker Nachos
Nachos are a winner in every family, and we don’t think there are enough recipes for them! Whether you like them with beef, chicken, or something else entirely, and no matter what toppings are your faves, nachos are generally a quick, easy way to feed a whole family.
These smoked chicken nachos, in particular, gain beautiful additional flavor when you throw them in your Traeger grill!
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken – $7.99
- 13 oz bag tortilla chips – $1.98
- 15.5 oz can black beans – $0.78
- 1 cup whole corn kernels – $0.38
- 2 cups shredded cheese – $2.88
- 8 oz jar pickled jalapenos – $0.89
- ½ cup red onion – $0.43
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Check out Budget Recipes Explained to learn more about how we price our recipes. The pricing for this recipe was updated in April 2023.
How To Make Smoked Chicken Nachos
We use a wood pellet grill for most of this process. This recipe assumes you have a Traeger smoker/grill. If you’re unsure which pellets to use, stick with the Traeger signature blend!
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Preheat the smoker to 350 degrees F.
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
- Add a layer of shredded smoked chicken over the chips.
- Sprinkle black beans and corn on top of the chicken.
- Add a layer of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers.
- Add pickled jalapenos and red onions on top.
- Place the baking sheet on the preheated smoker and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- You can easily adjust the ingredients and topping to your liking. Add other toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or green onions.
- Instead of chicken, you can use shredded pork, ground beef, smoked brisket, etc.
Storage Tips
SERVE: As stated, these nachos are best served hot and immediately—no need to wait for them to cook longer off the smoker like many other recipes.
STORE: Store any leftovers you have in the fridge. They’ll remain fresh for 3-4 days in a proper container.
FREEZE: Smoked chicken nachos will remain fresh in an airtight container or bag for about three months.
REHEAT: These will reheat in the oven or stovetop after thawing in the fridge overnight.
Recipe FAQs
Prep time is only about 10 minutes, and smoking time is 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. So it should be done in a half hour or less, no more than an hour!
This chicken nachos recipe should make enough for about six people/servings.
Get Kids Involved
Ages 2-3: Teach your littlest cooks the names of various small utensils and tools (like the baking sheet) as they grab them for you!
Ages 4-5: At this age, they’ll love sprinkling toppings on everything and putting down a layer of chips on your baking sheet. They can also add additional topping when you’re ready to serve like sour cream, salsa, etc.
Ages 6-8: Many kids in this age group may be able to prep the recipe to put it in the smoker. (That is to say, they can make their own layers! They’ll appreciate customizing their meal, trust us.)
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the recipe and show them how to use the grill/smoker. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Budget Tips
- Buy store-brand tortilla chips: store-brand tortilla chips are often cheaper than name-brand options and taste just as good.
- Skip the fancy toppings: while toppings like fresh avocado and sour cream are delicious, they can be expensive. Instead, stick to basic toppings like diced tomatoes and jalapenos to keep costs down.
- Make our Bulk Instant Pot Shredded Chicken and freeze it in sections to use as needed for recipes like these nachos.
More Smoked Recipes
Smoked Nachos
Recipe Cost 15.33 Serving Cost 2.55Equipment
- baking sheet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
SMOKED NACHOS:
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken shredded, about 3 cups
- 13 oz bag tortilla chips
- 15.5 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup whole corn kernels thawed if frozen
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend, more if you like
- 8 oz jar pickled jalapenos
- ½ cup red onion diced
FOR SERVING: (all optional)
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- BBQ Sauce
- Fresh cilantro
- Any toppings you like
Instructions
PREP SMOKER:
- Preheat the smoker to 350 degrees F.
ASSEMBLE NACHOS:
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet.
- Add a layer of shredded chicken over the chips.
- Sprinkle black beans and corn on top of the chicken.
- Next, add a layer of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers.
- Then add pickled jalapenos and red onions on top.
- Place baking sheet on the preheated smoked and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
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