Description
A flavorful and spicy appetizer combining crispy tortilla chips layered with shredded buffalo chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy blue cheese or ranch, perfect for game day or a casual snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 ounces tortilla chips
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
Cheese and Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream for serving
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Chips: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread tortilla chips evenly on the prepared sheet to create a sturdy base.
- Coat the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated, ensuring every piece is flavorful.
- Assemble the Nachos: Scatter the buffalo chicken evenly over the tortilla chips. Then, generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by diced red onion and jalapeño slices for added spice and crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and turned bubbly, binding the toppings together.
- Add Final Toppings and Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese or drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve hot, accompanied by sour cream and extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use thick-cut tortilla chips.
- You can swap blue cheese with ranch dressing if preferred.
- To make it spicier, add extra buffalo sauce or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
