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Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Nachos Recipe for Game Day

Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Crisp tortilla chips are layered with Buffalo-sauced chicken, cheddar, Monterey Jack, blue cheese, celery, and green onions, then baked until hot and bubbly. Ranch dressing and fresh garnishes add a cool, creamy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10-12 ounces Sturdy tortilla chips
  • 3 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot Buffalo sauce
Cheese and Toppings
  • 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Celery, finely diced
Finishing Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, optional
  • 1 small Jalapeño, thinly sliced, optional

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Toss the shredded chicken with the Buffalo sauce until every piece is evenly coated, warming the chicken briefly in a skillet or microwave first if it is cold.
  2. Spread half of the tortilla chips over a large rimmed baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Scatter half of the Buffalo chicken, cheddar, Monterey Jack, blue cheese, celery, and green onions across the chips.
  3. Add the remaining chips and repeat with the remaining chicken and cheeses. Bake for 8–12 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the chip edges are lightly browned.
  4. Drizzle the hot nachos with ranch dressing and garnish with the remaining green onions, cilantro or parsley, and jalapeño. Serve immediately with extra ranch and Buffalo sauce on the side.

Notes

Use thick restaurant-style tortilla chips so they hold up under the chicken and sauce. Layering twice distributes the toppings and keeps the bottom chips from being plain. Add ranch after baking because heating it can cause separation and oiliness. Serve immediately because sauced nachos lose their crispness quickly.