Description
These Buffalo Chicken Nachos combine spicy buffalo-sauced chicken with crispy Doritos, melted pepper jack cheese, and fresh jalapeños for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for game day or any casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 1 (14.5-oz) bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 4 jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chopped cooked chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until fully coated. Then, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the buffalo chicken mixture for 3 to 4 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble Layers: Arrange half of the Nacho Cheese Doritos in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the shredded pepper jack cheese evenly over the chips, then distribute half of the cooked buffalo chicken on top, followed by half of the sliced jalapeños. Repeat these layers with the remaining Doritos, cheese, buffalo chicken, and jalapeños.
- Bake Nachos: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the nachos cool slightly before serving to enjoy the perfect blend of spicy, cheesy flavors.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños according to your preferred heat level, removing seeds for less spice.
- If you prefer milder nachos, substitute pepper jack cheese with mild cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping to balance the heat.
- For crispier chips, bake the loaded nachos on the upper rack of the oven.
