Preheat your oven to 400°F and arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spread them evenly to ensure every chip gets topped and nothing falls through the cracks. This foundation matters tremendously for the final presentation.

Combine shredded chicken with one cup of BBQ sauce in a medium bowl, stirring until completely coated. Warm the mixture for two minutes in the microwave to ensure the sauce distributes evenly and flavors meld together beautifully.

Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar cheese over the tortilla chips in an even layer. Bake for 3-4 minutes until the cheese begins melting but hasn't completely liquefied yet. This creates the perfect base for your gooey loaded BBQ nachos recipe.

Remove the baking sheet and quickly distribute the warm BBQ chicken across the melted cheese layer. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and red onion in clusters throughout. These loaded nachos benefit from organized topping distribution rather than random placement.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over all the toppings, ensuring good coverage. Return to the oven for 4-5 minutes until completely melted and bubbly throughout. Watch carefully to prevent browning on the edges.

Remove from oven and immediately top with fresh jalapeno slices, sour cream dollops, and salsa portions. Drizzle lime juice evenly across the entire sheet and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately while everything remains perfectly warm.