Buffalo Chicken Nachos Recipe
Our homemade chips loaded with, tomato, jalapeños, marinated buffalo chicken, topped with our homemade queso and buffalo ranch
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Ingredients
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Homemade Chips
Buffalo Chicken
Toppings
Queso
Method
Homemade Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut the tortillas into triangles to create chips.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Chips
Fry the tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
Buffalo Chicken
- 4
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and buffalo sauce. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Shred the Chicken
Remove the chicken from heat, let it rest for a few minutes, then shred it using two forks.
Queso
- 7
Prepare the Queso
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until the cheeses melt and the mixture is smooth.
- 8
Add Flavor
Stir in minced jalapeños, garlic powder, and salt. Continue stirring until well combined and heated through.
Assembly
- 9
Layer the Nachos
On a large platter, layer the homemade chips, followed by the shredded buffalo chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and shredded cheese.
- 10
Drizzle with Queso and Ranch
Pour the warm queso over the top and drizzle buffalo ranch dressing on top.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Nachos!