Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, fresh toppings, and creamy ranch drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
03 - Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Distribute buffalo chicken evenly across the tortilla chips.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese uniformly over the chicken and chips.
06 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and drizzle ranch dressing generously over the hot nachos.
08 - Garnish with green onions, celery, tomatoes, and cilantro as desired.
09 - Transfer to serving dish and serve while nachos are hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than delivery arrives, and tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The combination of spicy buffalo heat and cool ranch creates an addictive contrast that keeps everyone reaching for more.
  • You can scale it up or down without any fuss, making it perfect whether youre feeding two or twenty.
  • Leftovers transform effortlessly into next day lunch, though in my experience, there are rarely any left.
02 -
  • Dont stack the chips too high or the bottom layer will stay cold and sad while the top burns.
  • Add the ranch after baking, not before, or it will separate and look unappetizing.
  • If you want extra heat, tuck sliced jalapenos under the cheese before baking so they get slightly roasted.
03 -
  • Layer half the chips, add chicken and cheese, then repeat for maximum topping coverage on every single chip.
  • Warm your buffalo sauce slightly before tossing with the chicken so it coats more evenly.
  • If youre making these for a party, prep the chicken mixture ahead and store it in the fridge, then assemble and bake right before guests arrive.
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