Spicy Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Printable version)

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

# Ingredients list:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
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 shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until thoroughly coated
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper
04 - Scatter buffalo chicken evenly over the chips
05 - Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over 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 hot nachos
08 - Top with green onions, celery, tomatoes, and cilantro as desired. Serve immediately while hot

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under half an hour, so you can focus on your guests instead of the kitchen.
  • The contrast between spicy buffalo heat and cooling ranch creates the kind of flavor balance people remember.
  • You can scale this up or down without any trouble, making it work for two people or a crowded living room.
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well if you use the oven instead of the microwave.
02 -
  • Do not overload the chips or the bottom layer will steam and lose its crunch, spread everything out so air can circulate.
  • If you drizzle the ranch before baking, it can split and turn oily, always add it after the nachos come out of the oven.
  • Shred your own cheese from a block instead of using pre shredded, the anti caking agents in bagged cheese can make it melt unevenly.
03 -
  • Warm your buffalo sauce slightly before tossing it with the chicken, it coats more evenly and the flavors distribute better.
  • Use a slotted spoon to portion the chicken onto the chips so you do not add excess sauce that can make everything soggy.
  • If you want restaurant style cheese pulls, add a small handful of mozzarella to your cheese mix.
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