Description
Buffalo Chicken Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortilla chips with spicy buffalo chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for game day or a cozy night in, this dish brings together bold flavors and delightful textures that will leave everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
- 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 sliced green onions
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a pot, cover chicken breasts with water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked. Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; mix in buffalo sauce until well combined.
- In a bowl, coat shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Layer tortilla chips on the baking sheet; top with buffalo chicken and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Drizzle ranch dressing on top and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg