Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Get ready to spice up your snack game with these irresistible Buffalo Chicken Nachos! This crowd-pleasing recipe layers crispy tortilla chips with tender, shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, then blankets it all in molten cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with creamy blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions, and optional jalapeño slices for a fiery kick, these nachos are the ultimate appetizer or game-day indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re served with cool sour cream and ranch dressing to balance the heat. Perfect for sharing, this bold and flavorful dish will have everyone reaching for more!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 10 ounces tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 1 whole jalapeño (sliced, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce until the chicken is fully coated.
Step 3
On a large, oven-proof platter or a baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.
Step 4
Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the chips as the first layer of cheese.
Step 5
Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the cheese layer.
Step 6
Add the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese on top of the chicken.
Step 7
Place the nachos in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Step 8
Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles and sliced green onions over the top.
Step 9
If desired, add sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.
Step 10
Serve immediately with sour cream and ranch dressing on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1864.7 grams (1864.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4779 |
| Total Fat 351.80g | 451% |
| Saturated Fat 136.10g | 681% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 47.50g | |
| Cholesterol 808mg | 269% |
| Sodium 15475mg | 673% |
| Total Carbohydrate 204.10g | 74% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.20g | 61% |
| Total Sugars 20.70g | |
| Protein 218.00g | 436% |
| Vitamin D 74IU | 369% |
| Calcium 3828mg | 294% |
| Iron 13mg | 74% |
| Potassium 2337mg | 50% |
Source of Calories