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Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Cooking Spray

    • Cooking spray

  • Dressing and Sauces

    • ¾ cup blue cheese salad dressing, divided
    • ½ cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • Protein

    • 🍗 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
    • 🥓 4 ounces precooked bacon, crumbled

  • Chips and Bread

    • 🍟 1 (13-ounce) package restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips (such as Tostitos®)

  • Vegetables

    • 🍅 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
    • ½ cup sliced black olives
    • 🧅 ⅓ cup diced red onion
    • ¼ cup pickled jalapeño pepper slices

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • Herbs

    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

2

Combine 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing, cayenne pepper sauce, and melted butter in a bowl until well blended. Add chicken and toss to coat.

3

Spread tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle tomato, olives, onion, and jalapeño peppers over chips. Spread chicken mixture over vegetables and top with crumbled bacon.

4

Mix both cheeses together in a bowl; sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken mixture.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

6

Remove from the oven. Drizzle remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing over nachos and garnish with cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

672

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 48
    Fats

💡 Feel free to customize your toppings with additional vegetables or cheeses.Ensure the chips are spread in a single layer to allow for even baking.For extra spice, add more jalapeños or increase the cayenne pepper sauce quantity.