How to Make Buffalo Chicken Nachos - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy, tangy, and cheesy foods, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Nachos. Perfect for game day, a casual gathering, or just a delicious weeknight dinner, these nachos are loaded with flavor and sure to satisfy any craving for a hearty and indulgent meal.

Combining the classic flavors of Buffalo chicken with crispy, crunchy tortilla chips and gooey melted cheese, these nachos are a mouthwatering twist on the traditional appetizer. With a kic...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ¾ cup blue cheese salad dressing, divided
  • ½ cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 (13 ounce) package restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips (such as Tostitos®)
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeno pepper slices
  • 4 ounces precooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing, cayenne pepper sauce, and melted butter in a bowl until well blended. Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Spread tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle tomato, olives, onion, and jalapeño peppers over chips. Spread chicken mixture over vegetables and top with crumbled bacon.
  • Mix both cheeses together in a bowl; sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Drizzle remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing over nachos and garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    672 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 1531mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 385mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 299mg