Description
Spicy buffalo chicken nachos deliver a crowd-pleasing party starter that combines zesty hot sauce, crispy tortilla chips, and melted cheese. Hungry guests will devour these loaded nachos, making game day or movie night an instant culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce and Spices:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crispy nachos.
- Toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated and flavor-packed.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single, overlapping layer across the prepared baking sheet, creating a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chips, ensuring even coverage for maximum cheesy goodness.
- Distribute the seasoned buffalo chicken evenly across the cheese-covered chips.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the entire nacho landscape for an extra creamy dimension.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and chips are slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onions, diced celery, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, allowing the layers of flavors to meld together for a perfect nacho experience.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for guaranteed crispy nachos without sticking or burning.
- Adjust buffalo sauce intensity by mixing mild and hot sauces to control spice level for different heat tolerances.
- Swap traditional chicken with shredded jackfruit or tofu for vegetarian/vegan versions, maintaining similar texture and flavor profile.
- Consider gluten-free tortilla chips and verify buffalo sauce ingredients to create a celiac-friendly alternative that doesn’t compromise taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg