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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Nachos with Cheddar Explosion

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: 🔥 FIRE ZONE
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with spicy buffalo chicken, a blend of melted cheeses, and topped with jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Perfect for game day or a fun night in!


Ingredients

– 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded

– 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

– 8 oz tortilla chips

– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1 can black olives, sliced

– 1 jalapeño, sliced

– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

– 1/2 cup sour cream

– 1/4 cup green onions, chopped


Instructions

1.

2. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. 2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well combined.

4. 3. On a large baking sheet, spread out tortilla chips in an even layer.

5. 4. Top chips with the buffalo chicken mixture.

6. 5. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

7. 6. Add sliced black olives, jalapeños, and green onions.

8. 7. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

9. 8. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.

10. 9. Serve hot with sour cream on the side.


Notes

For extra heat, use extra spicy buffalo sauce. You can also add toppings like guacamole or pico de gallo for added flavor.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: nachos, buffalo chicken, spicy, appetizer