Spicy Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Printable Page)

Crispy chips piled high with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and ranch—ideal for entertaining or game day gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce

→ Nachos

03 - 7 oz tortilla chips
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
07 - 1/4 cup diced celery
08 - 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

→ Ranch Drizzle

10 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F
02 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper
04 - Scatter the buffalo chicken evenly over the chips
05 - Sprinkle both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chicken and chips
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling
07 - Remove from oven and drizzle ranch dressing over the hot nachos
08 - Top with green onions, diced celery, tomatoes, and cilantro as desired
09 - Serve immediately while hot

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together so fast youll have time to actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between spicy chicken and cool ranch makes every bite feel balanced and crave-worthy.
  • You can throw it together with rotisserie chicken and pantry staples on the busiest nights.
  • Everyone gets their perfect bite because toppings scatter across every layer.
02 -
  • Use thick chips or your nachos will turn soggy under the weight of toppings, I learned this the hard way at a party.
  • Dont skip the celery, it sounds odd but that crunch is what makes these taste like real buffalo wings.
  • Let your chicken cool slightly before tossing with sauce or the sauce will slide right off.
  • Serve nachos straight from the oven, they lose their magic after sitting more than five minutes.
03 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup, cheese stuck to a baking sheet is no fun to scrub.
  • Warm your buffalo sauce slightly before tossing with chicken so it coats better and absorbs faster.
  • Use two types of cheese for better flavor and melt, one sharp and one creamy makes all the difference.
  • Add toppings after baking so they stay fresh and crunchy instead of wilting under the heat.
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