Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Print Version)
Crispy chips with buffalo-coated chicken, melted cheddar and mozzarella, topped with green onions and a drizzle.
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
03 - Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on 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, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from the oven and top with sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese if desired, and jalapeño slices.
08 - Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tangy buffalo sauce and melted cheese on a crispy chip is genuinely addictive.
- Everything comes together in about thirty minutes with almost zero technique required.
02 -
- Do not walk away during the last two minutes of baking because cheese goes from perfectly melted to burnt in what feels like a heartbeat.
- Adding chopped celery as a topping was a game changer discovery that adds crunch and a subtle coolness that pairs perfectly with the heat.
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken is the smartest shortcut here because it is already seasoned and shreds effortlessly with two forks.
- Use thick sturdy restaurant style chips because thin ones collapse under the weight of buffalo chicken and melted cheese.