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Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Buffalo chicken nachos are a fresh spin on a classic appetizer or entree. A pile of tortilla chips gets smothered in zesty chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and tons of cheese for a quick dinner or party appetizer that's finger lickin' good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 251kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing I put my ranch in the blender with some cilantro and blend together for our dressing
  • 3/4 cup shredded mexican blend or cheddar, cheese
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a small pan, heat up buffalo sauce and water.
  • On a baking sheet start layering the nachos.
  • -spread half the desired amount of tortilla chips
  • -spread 1/2 the lettuce
  • -spread 1/2 the tomatoes
  • – drizzle 1/2 the Ranch dressing
  • – spread 1/2 the cheese and 1/2 the chicken over it
  • Repeat to make the next layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-13 minutes.

Notes

  • The amounts are just a suggestion. You can use more or less of anything that you'd like to make these the perfect size for your crowd.
  • Feel free to get creative with your toppings.
  • Use your favorite buffalo sauce to get the perfect heat level.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg