Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: buffalo chicken nachos

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 774kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Anne

Buffalo Chicken Nachos are loaded with all of your favorite chicken nachos ingredients and topped with delicious buffalo chicken for extra flavor and spicy. Perfect for game days, holiday parties, or a Tex-Mex dinner.

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup chicken , shredded*
2 tablespoon homemade Buffalo sauce
1 cup colby cheese , shredded
4 cups blue corn tortilla chips
2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno , sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons tomato , chopped
2 tablespoons avocado , diced
1 lime , cut into wedges

Instructions

Toss the shredded chicken in the buffalo sauce.
In a large cast iron skillet (or other oven-safe skillet), spread out the blue corn tortilla chips. Top with the shredded Colby cheese. Place the skillet 3-4 inches from the heating element on high broil.
Allow the cheese to melt, approximately 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully!
Remove and top with the chicken. Turn off the oven, but return the skillet to oven and close door for 3-4 minutes to let the chicken warm.
Garnish with the fresh jalapeno, cilantro, tomato, avocado and fresh lime juice.
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Notes

*Use store bought rotisserie chicken or see our post on how to make shredded chicken.

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