Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Print Version)

Crispy chips loaded with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese blend, and ranch drizzle. Ready in 25 minutes.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce

→ Nachos

03 - 7 oz tortilla chips
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
07 - 1/4 cup diced celery
08 - 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

→ Ranch Drizzle

10 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated.
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over the chips.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chicken and chips.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and drizzle ranch dressing over hot nachos.
08 - Top with green onions, diced celery, tomatoes, and cilantro as desired.
09 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under half an hour, so you can make it even when people are already on their way.
  • The tangy buffalo heat paired with cool ranch creates a flavor balance that keeps everyone reaching for more.
  • You can pile on whatever toppings you have around, and it still tastes intentional and exciting.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper if you care about your pan, because melted cheese baked onto metal is a nightmare to scrub off.
  • Toss the chicken with the buffalo sauce before layering it on, or you will end up with dry chicken and puddles of sauce that slide off.
  • Serve these immediately after baking, because even the sturdiest chips will soften under all that heat and moisture within minutes.
03 -
  • Layer half the cheese under the chicken and half on top so every level of the nachos gets gooey and connected.
  • Warm the buffalo sauce slightly before tossing it with the chicken to help it coat more evenly and absorb better.
  • Keep a small bowl of extra ranch on the side for anyone who wants to dip instead of drizzle.
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