These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are the perfect game-day snack or party appetizer! Made with spicy chicken, crispy tortilla chips, and plenty of melted cheese, they are sure to be a hit with any crowd.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Buffalo Chicken Nachos recipe is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken that you may have on hand.
- You need simple ingredients to make these amazing chicken nachos.
Ingredient List
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- cooked chicken breast
- buffalo sauce
- salt
- black pepper
- corn tortilla chips
- cheddar cheese
- ranch dressing
- pickled jalapeño slices
- green onions
Equipment
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 9x13” or larger baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, salt, and black pepper. Save the remaining buffalo sauce for later.
- Spread the chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the prepared buffalo chicken over top of the nachos.
- Then top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until warm all the way through.
- Drizzle the top with the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce. Garnish with jalapeno slices and green onions if desired.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- I like to line my baking sheet with foil. This helps to prevent the nachos from sticking to the pan.
- If you don't have leftover chicken on hand, you can bake or boil some chicken to use for this recipe.
- Try to spread out your nachos as much as possible so that they all get a little bit of the topping on them.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - These nachos are best enjoyed fresh, however, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Frequently Asked Questions
I recommend that you layer them starting with chips, then meat, then the cheese. Don't add the sauces until the end.
If your nachos are getting soggy that means that they have too much sauce on them. Don't add the sauce until you are ready to serve them.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Protein: Try making these your nachos with this Mexican Shredded Beef. Poached shrimp is also another great choice.
- Dressing: Feel free to swap out the ranch and use blue cheese dressing instead.
- Cheese: Try a Mexican blend cheese, Monterey Jack and Cheddar combination, or even a Blue cheese and cheddar combination.
Serving Suggestions
Try serving these nachos with some of this Instant Pot Queso on top.
These Tasty Churro Bites also make a great sweet treat to end this meal with.
Spicy Margaritas are perfect along with these Buffalo Chicken Nachos.
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Buffalo Chicken Nachos
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1(12) ounce bag, corn tortilla chips
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices garnish
- 3 Tablespoon green onions chopped, garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 9x13” or larger baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside
- In a small bowl, combine 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, ½ cup buffalo sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to make the buffalo chicken. Reserve the remaining buffalo sauce for later.
- Spread the chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Top with the prepared buffalo chicken, spreading it evenly over the chips. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle ¼ cup ranch dressing and the remaining buffalo sauce over the nachos. Top with ¼ cup pickled jalapeños and 3 Tablespoons chopped green onions. Enjoy!
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