Chicken Enchilada Nachos
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Upgrade Taco Tuesday with Chicken Enchilada Nachos! Instead of traditional tacos, pile on the flavor with these loaded nachos that bring together two Tex-Mex favorites in one irresistible dish.
Crispy tortilla chips are layered with shredded chicken, bold enchilada sauce, melty cheese, and fresh toppings, making every bite a perfect balance of crunch, spice, and gooey goodness. Whether you’re serving them for a weeknight dinner, game day, or a party appetizer, these easy chicken nachos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Fire up the oven and get ready to dig into the ultimate Chicken Enchilada Nachos—the perfect way to switch up your Taco Tuesday!

Is there anything better than a fully loaded skillet of nachos? These hearty and savory nachos are all about the combination of fresh flavors and aromatic spice kissed sauce.
Chicken Enchilada Nachos – The Ultimate Grilled Nachos
Summer is here, and there’s no better time to take your cooking outdoors! These Chicken Enchilada Nachos bring bold Tex-Mex flavors straight to the grill, making them the perfect dish for Taco Tuesday, game day, or a casual backyard gathering.
Why You’ll Love These Grilled Nachos
✅ Easy Meal Prep – The homemade enchilada sauce and shredded chicken can be made ahead of time, so assembling is quick and effortless.
✅ Bold & Smoky Flavor – Cooking these nachos on the grill adds an irresistible char that takes them to the next level.
✅ Loaded with Toppings – Fresh grilled corn, cilantro, dairy-free queso, and green salsa bring balance to the rich, cheesy goodness.
Homemade Enchilada Sauce for Next-Level Flavor
The secret to these nachos? A rich, homemade enchilada sauce that packs in smoky, savory goodness. Made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and chicken stock, it’s the same sauce used in my Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Smoked Chicken Enchiladas—but it’s just as amazing drizzled over crispy tortilla chips!
Make These Chicken Enchilada Nachos Tonight!
Skip the oven and fire up the grill for a fun, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for summer. Serve these nachos as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy weeknight dinner—either way, they’ll disappear fast!
How to Make Chicken Enchilada Nachos
With just a few simple steps, this fun and festive fully stacked chicken nachos comes together easily and effortlessly.
Time needed: 30 minutes
The chicken and the enchilada sauce can be made ahead of time making this a perfect meal prep dish.
- Getting Saucy
Make your enchilada sauce. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add your butter and Gluten Free flour and stir until the butter is melted and the flour begins to smell slightly nutty. Add your seasonings and allow them to toast for a minute before slowly pouring in your chicken stock. Continually stir as you pour it in to prevent any lumps from forming. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes and thicken. Set it aside until you are ready to use it.
- Brown it Up
Heat your grill to 400 degrees and preheat your skillet. Add your olive oil and ground chicken to the pa. Use your spoon to break up the chicken and allow it to cook for 5-8 minutes until it’s browned. Add your enchilada sauce to the chicken and allow it to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Load it Up
Build your nachos. Add your enchilada chicken, grilled corn, tomatillo salsa, and dairy free queso! Dig in and enjoy!
Top Tip for Gluten and Dairy Free Chicken Enchilada Nachos
This enchilada sauce isn’t just great for nachos, it is perfect on any of your favorite enchilada recipes. It can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several days. Just reheat it on low when you’re ready to use it.

Chicken Enchilada Nachos
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 grill safe skillet
Ingredients
Enchilada Sauce
- 1 tbsp Gluten Free 1.1 flour
- 2 tbsp Dairy Free butter
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Chicken Enchilada Nachos
- 1 lbs ground chicken
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Gluten Free tortilla chips
- 2 ears of corn, grilled, kernels removed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
- 1/4 cup Dairy Free queso sauce
Instructions
Enchilada Sauce
- Preheat a saucepan over medium heat. Add your butter and flour, and stir until the butter is melted and the flour begins to smell slightly nutty.
- Add your spices and allow them to toast for a minute.
- Slowly pour in your chicken stock. stirring the entire time. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 10 minutes as it thickens and reduces. Set aside.
Chicken Enchilada Nachos
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Allow your grill safe skillet to preheat for a couple of minutes.
- Add your olive oil and chicken. Use your spoon to break up the chicken as it cooks, 5-8 minutes.
- Add your enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors can marry and the enchilada sauce to reduce slightly.
- To build your nachos place tortilla chips on your serving dish. Top with the enchilada chicken. Add all of your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
