Buffalo Chicken Nachos Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are loaded with shredded chicken, spicy hot sauce, creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy tortilla chips, bacon, and melted cheese. A delectable and crowd-pleasing dish for game nights or casual gatherings.
8 Servings
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 jalapeño 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
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and coating it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup of blue cheese dressing, cayenne pepper sauce, and melted butter. Stir until thoroughly blended. Add the shredded chicken and toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the mixture.
Arrange the Tortilla Chips:
- Distribute the tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is a solid base for the toppings.
Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle the chips with chopped tomato, black olives, diced red onion, and pickled jalapeño pepper slices. Spread the prepared chicken mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
Add Cheese:
- Combine the Mexican cheese blend and Monterey Jack cheese in a separate bowl. Evenly distribute the cheese mixture over the chicken and toppings, ensuring thorough coverage.
Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Finish and Serve:
- Remove the nachos from the oven. Drizzle the remaining ½ cup of blue cheese dressing over the nachos and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use certified gluten-free tortilla chips and ensure all sauces, dressings, and additional toppings are free from gluten-containing ingredients. Double-check product labels to confirm they meet gluten-free standards.