Description
These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Tender shredded chicken is simmered in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, then layered over crispy corn tortilla chips and melted colby jack cheese. Finished with fresh green onions, these nachos combine spicy, tangy, and cheesy flavors for an irresistible snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast
Seasonings & Sauces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Other
- 1 bag Corn tortilla chips (10-15 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 2-3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10-12 minutes.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and shred it using two forks or your hands.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: Return the shredded chicken to the pan and stir in the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors thoroughly.
- Assemble Nachos: Spread a layer of corn tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Top the chips with the buffalo chicken mixture, then sprinkle shredded colby jack cheese over the top.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the nachos from the oven, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve warm immediately to enjoy the melty cheesy, spicy chicken goodness.
Notes
- For added heat, drizzle extra buffalo sauce on top before serving.
- Try using blue cheese dressing instead of ranch for a classic buffalo flavor twist.
- To make the dish gluten free, ensure the tortilla chips are certified gluten free.
- Leftover nachos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
