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Buffalo Chicken Nachos Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Nachos Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Satisfy your cravings with these delicious Buffalo Chicken Nachos! Perfectly seasoned shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, piled on crunchy corn tortilla chips, and topped with melted cheese.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 bag Corn tortilla chips (1015 ounces)
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 23 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a saute pan, cook the chicken in olive oil until no longer pink. Shred the chicken.
  3. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the pan, add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Nachos: On a baking sheet, layer the tortilla chips, top with chicken and cheese. Bake until cheese melts.
  5. Finish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can customize these nachos with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, jalapenos, or avocado.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your spice preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg