Buffalo Chicken Nachos
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Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Description
"Buffalo Chicken Nachos" start by tossing shredded chicken in homemade buffalo sauce to infuse a tangy, spicy flavor. Blue corn tortilla chips are spread in a cast iron skillet and topped with shredded Colby cheese, then broiled just until the cheese melts to a gooey, slightly crisp layer. Removing from heat, the buffalo chicken is added on top and warmed gently by placing the skillet back into the cooling oven.
Fresh jalapeño slices add a sharp heat, cilantro contributes herbaceous freshness, and chopped tomato and diced avocado offer juicy, creamy notes. A squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the layered flavors, bringing balance to the rich cheese and spicy chicken. This dish suits serving as a hearty appetizer or casual snack with a mix of textures from crisp chips to creamy and spicy toppings.
Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken lets this come together quickly. Careful broiling ensures melted cheese without drying out the chips, while warming the chicken in the oven keeps it moist and tender. The combination of simple ingredients creates a layered flavor profile with no single element overpowering the others.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken , shredded*
- 2 tablespoon buffalo sauce homemade
- 1 cup colby cheese , shredded
- 4 cups blue corn tortilla chips
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño sliced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh
- 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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- For convenience, use store-bought rotisserie chicken shredded for the filling.
- Watch the cheese carefully under the broiler to prevent burning; it should melt in 1-2 minutes.
- Return the skillet to the turned-off oven to gently warm the buffalo chicken without drying it out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 774 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 774kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 435mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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