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Crispy Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Nachos

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These crispy sheet pan buffalo chicken nachos are juicy, spicy, and perfectly crunchy, topped with a tangy blue cheese drizzle. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they come together quickly and impressively.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6–8 cups sturdy tortilla chips (thick-cut recommended)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow to fully heat for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Spread the seasoned chicken on one half of a large rimmed sheet pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and starts to brown, stirring halfway through.
  4. Remove sheet pan from oven and toss chicken with buffalo wing sauce, coating each piece lightly.
  5. Layer tortilla chips evenly on the other half of the sheet pan. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips, then scatter buffalo chicken on top.
  6. Top with jalapeños and red onion.
  7. Return sheet pan to oven and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes until cheese melts and chips turn golden.
  8. While nachos bake, whisk together blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and milk until smooth but thick enough to drizzle. Add black pepper to taste.
  9. Once nachos are out of the oven, drizzle blue cheese sauce over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  10. Serve hot immediately to maintain crispiness.

Notes

Use thick-cut tortilla chips to avoid sogginess. Cook chicken separately before adding to chips to ensure crispiness. Toss chicken lightly in buffalo sauce to prevent soggy nachos. Watch oven closely to avoid burning chips. For dairy-free, substitute cheeses and sour cream with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, verify wing sauce and chips are certified gluten-free.

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