Description
Buffalo Chicken Nachos are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, layered over crispy corn tortilla chips and melted colby jack cheese. Topped with fresh green onions, these nachos are perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Nachos
- 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 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil if desired for easier cleanup.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and shred it using two forks or your preferred method.
- Prepare Chicken with Sauces: Return the shredded chicken to the same pan. Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, stirring well to coat the chicken evenly. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble Nachos: Spread the corn tortilla chips evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Top with the buffalo ranch chicken mixture, then sprinkle shredded colby jack cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted and is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the nachos from the oven, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve warm immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for desired spiciness.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a shortcut if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños or diced tomatoes on top before baking.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
- Leftover nachos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
