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Buffalo Chicken Nachos

By Susie Weinrich · Date Jan 5, 2021· 5 Comments · May contain affiliate links.

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Talk about amazing game day food. These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are the perfect mash up of Buffalo chicken wings, Buffalo chicken dip and nachos, all in one! Tortilla chips are loaded with a homemade creamy buffalo chicken sauce and then topped with melted cheese, a little blue cheese crumble and some green onions. Just add a cold drink and a pile of napkins on the side.

a tray of buffalo chicken nachos topped with green onions

Some other great appetizer recipes to check out are Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, baked spinach artichoke dip, skillet Cajun shrimp, and BBQ chicken sliders.

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Ingredients & Supplies

Here are the things you will need to make this Buffalo Chicken Nacho recipe:

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • Tortilla chips – use a sturdy tortilla chip to handle all the yummy buffalo chicken topping!
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened – make sure your cream cheese is softened so it will mix into the topping well.
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken – great time to use a rotisserie chicken! But if you want to cook your own this rotisserie chicken or poached chicken works great here. If you have an Instant Pot you can make this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken. Or for another layer of flavor you could use Smoked Chicken!
  • Franks Red Hot Wing Sauce (Buffalo Sauce) – this is what we use in the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs too, grab the one that say “WING” on it, it is a prepared sauce that works perfectly in this recipe.
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1-2 fresh garlic cloves
  • 3 cups shredded cheese – cheddar, Monterey jack, Colby jack, or pepper jack will all work! Shred the cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts creamier!
  • blue cheese crumbles – optional but so good!
  • green onions – makes a great garnish!

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Nachos

You may have heard of Buffalo Chicken Dip, this nacho recipe is like taking that dip to the next level! Let’s get started…

buffalo chicken mix in a bowl

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix the chicken, buffalo wing sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, and garlic.

tortilla chips with buffalo chicken dip spread out over top

Step 2

Lay a pile of tortilla chips on the rimmed baking sheet, dot the top with the buffalo chicken dip.

Pop in the oven for 5 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Nachos with cheese melted over top

Step 3

Spread the warm dip over the chips, top with cheese and pop back in the oven for 5-8 mins.

buffalo chicken nachos garnished and ready for serving

Step 4

Garnish the top with blue cheese crumbles, ranch, green onions, etc…

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buffalo chicken nachos with toppings being grabbed by a hand

Buffalo Chicken Nachos Recipe

An easy recipe for Buffalo Chicken Nachos – the prefect game day appetizer! It's the perfect mash up of Buffalo wings, Buffalo chicken dip, and Nachos!
4.25 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 894kcal
Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients

  • tortilla chips
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed - see notes for cooked chicken options
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce like Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1-2 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups shredded cheese cheddar - monterey jack, colby jack, or pepper jack
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Lay a generous amount of tortilla chips over the rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
    tortilla chips
  • In a bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, chicken, hot sauce, sour cream and garlic together. Stir really well so the cream cheese is distributed evenly.
    8 oz. cream cheese softened, 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed, ½ cup Buffalo sauce like Frank's Red Hot Sauce, ½ cup sour cream, 1-2 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • Spoon the chicken mixture over the tortilla chips in dollops.
    tortilla chips with buffalo chicken dip spread out over top
  • Pop in the oven and warm for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the nachos from the oven and with a wooden spoon or spatula spread the buffalo chicken mixture across the chips.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and place back in the oven for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    3 cups shredded cheese cheddar
    Buffalo Chicken Nachos with cheese melted over top
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the crumbled blue cheese and green onions.
    ½ cup blue cheese crumbles, ½ cup green onions chopped
    buffalo chicken nachos garnished and ready for serving
  • Serve hot!

Recipe Tips and Notes:

COOKED CHICKEN: 
A store bought rotisserie chicken is always a great time saver. But if you prefer to cook your own, here are some cooking methods I recommend:
  1. Poached Chicken
  2. Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
  3. Instant Pot All Purpose Shredded Chicken
  4. smoked chicken
Did you make this recipe?Connect with me and let me know by commenting below!
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Serving: 1serving | Calories: 894kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1842mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 894IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 799mg | Iron: 3mg

About Susie Weinrich

Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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  1. John says

    February 09, 2024 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    This recipe got rave reviews from all of our friends. Highly recommend!!

    Reply
  2. Rc says

    February 12, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    2 stars
    Too spicy. Went by directions. Will never try again . Everyone said it too spicy.

    Reply
  3. Rc says

    February 12, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    I just tried the chicken buffalo nachos. It was way too spicy. Everyone complain it too hot. I went exactly by your direction. Few people say cut down on chili powder.what do you think I need adjust?

    Reply
  4. Tracy says

    February 15, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    So good! I love anything buffalo flavored!

    Reply
  5. John says

    January 04, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Mmmm…..these are the best chicken nachos!!

    Reply
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