Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Printable)

Crispy chips layered with buffalo-spiced chicken, melty cheddar and bold toppings for a zesty party snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Chips and Cheese

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

→ Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
07 - 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
09 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
03 - Spread tortilla chips in an even layer across a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
04 - Distribute the buffalo chicken evenly over the tortilla chips.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and jalapeño slices.
08 - Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the nachos and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These nachos pull together in thirty minutes flat, which makes them the ultimate rescue plan when friends show up hungry and unannounced.
  • The combination of sharp cheddar with creamy mozzarella creates a cheese pull that will make everyone at the table go quiet for at least five seconds.
02 -
  • Do not walk away during the last two minutes of baking because the line between perfectly melted cheese and burnt chips is thinner than you think.
  • Layering chips in two thin layers with cheese between them instead of one giant pile ensures every chip gets coated rather than just the ones on top.
03 -
  • Warm the buffalo sauce slightly before tossing with the chicken so it spreads more evenly and does not cool down the meat.
  • Use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella rather than just one cheese because the blend gives you both flavor and that irresistible stretch.

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