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BUFFALO CHICKEN SKILLET NACHOS RECIPE

5 from 1 vote
Craving something delicious and crunchy? Look no further than the Buffalo Chicken Skillet Nachos Recipe! A mouthwatering fusion of spicy buffalo chicken and crunchy nachos, this dish is a surefire hit at any gathering. Dive in to discover a recipe that’s equal parts tasty and entertaining.
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS
  • Buffalo Chicken:
  • Chicken breast – 2 medium pieces about 1 lb or 450 grams
  • Buffalo sauce – 1 cup 240 ml
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp 30 ml
  • Salt – 1 tsp 5 ml
  • Pepper – 1 tsp 5 ml
  • Nachos and Toppings:
  • Tortilla chips – 6 cups 720 ml
  • Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend – 2 cups (475 ml)
  • Sliced jalapenos – 1/2 cup 120 ml
  • Diced tomatoes – 1 cup 240 ml
  • Sliced black olives – 1/2 cup 120 ml
  • Sliced green onions – 1/4 cup 60 ml
  • Sour cream – for drizzling

Method
 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Begin by prepping your chicken.
  2. Clean and pat dry the chicken breasts.
  3. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
  6. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they are fully cooked.
  7. Make sure they turn golden brown.
  8. Remove from skillet and let them cool.
  9. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
  10. Place shredded chicken in a bowl.
  11. Pour buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken.
  12. Mix until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
  13. Now, let’s assemble the nachos.
  14. In a large ovenproof skillet, spread half the tortilla chips.
  15. Top with half of the buffalo chicken mixture and half of the shredded cheese.
  16. Add another layer of tortilla chips.
  17. Top with the remaining chicken mixture and shredded cheese.
  18. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  19. Once ready, place the skillet in the oven.
  20. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  21. Once out of the oven, top your Buffalo Chicken Skillet Nachos with sliced jalapenos, diced tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
  22. Finish it off by drizzling some sour cream over the top.

Notes

PRO TIPS
  1. For a spicier kick, you can add extra buffalo sauce or even some hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  2. If you want your nachos extra cheesy, go ahead and sprinkle some more on top before baking!
  3. When shredding your chicken, you can use a mixer on low speed to get perfectly shredded chicken in seconds.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve your Buffalo Chicken Skillet Nachos immediately after taking them out of the oven.
This way, they remain warm and cheesy.