Description
This Buffalo Chicken Nachos recipe blends spicy buffalo chicken with creamy ranch dressing and melted colby jack cheese over crispy corn tortilla chips. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 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 and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup if desired.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning as needed, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Mix Chicken with Sauces: Return the shredded chicken to the pan. Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Assemble Nachos: Spread the corn tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Distribute the buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top, then sprinkle shredded colby jack cheese over everything.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the nachos from the oven and scatter sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeño slices or hot sauce before baking.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time if desired.
- Substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor twist.
- To make it gluten free, ensure the tortilla chips are certified gluten free.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or additional ranch for dipping.
