Description
These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are a spicy and savory crowd-pleaser featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, layered over crispy corn tortilla chips, and topped with melted colby jack cheese and fresh green onions. Perfect as a game day snack or casual party appetizer.
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 Assembly
- 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 F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil if desired for easy cleanup.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook them until no longer pink inside, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan and shred the chicken.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Return shredded chicken to the pan, stir in buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors well.
- Assemble Nachos: Spread corn tortilla chips evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Top chips with the buffalo ranch chicken and sprinkle shredded colby jack cheese over the top.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and ingredients are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle sliced green onions over the nachos, and serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a shortcut to save time.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control the spiciness.
- Add jalapeños or avocado slices for extra flavor.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
- Ideal for serving at parties or game day gatherings.
