Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Nachos Recipe

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Calling all football fans! Need some food ideas for your next game day party? Let me introduce this mouthwatering Buffalo Wild Wings chicken nachos recipe.

These are the ultimate nachos to feed a crowd who appreciates the flavor of buffalo wings-arguably the best food for football season. However, unlike fussy wings, nachos are easier to prep, cook, clean up, and eat!

A cast iron skillet filled with chicken nachos.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Nachos Recipe

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ Satisfy your taste buds by achieving amazing buffalo chicken flavor without the hassle of frying chicken wings.

✔️ Guests can't get enough of crispy tortilla chips, melty cheese, and spicy buffalo sauce-talk about flavor heaven!!

✔️ For extra convenience, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Score!

Ingredients

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.

Cooked chicken - you can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or poached chicken breast.
red onion
buffalo sauce
black beans
tortilla chips
Shredded cheese - I used cheddar cheese, but pepper jack cheese would be amazing too!
Nachos toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, olives, salsa or pico de Gallo, and sour cream

Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Use a cast iron skillet or a sheet pan and pour the tortilla chips onto the bottom of the pan. Be generous-use at least half of the bag.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, red onion, black beans, and buffalo sauce. Then, spoon the chicken and onion mixture over the tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese.
Place the pan in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until all of the cheese is melted.
Finally, remove from the oven, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately!

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or large sheet pan
Mixing bowl

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FAQ's

Which brands of hot sauce do you recommend for Buffalo Wild Wings nachos?

Any store-bought sauce will do! However, I recommend Franks Redhot sauce or any kind of Buffalo Wild Wings brand hot sauce.

How can I make nachos in advance?

You can prepare the chicken, buffalo sauce, beans, and onion mixture ahead of time, storing it in the fridge until you're ready to assemble the nachos. Then, shred the cheddar cheese for added convenience when it's time to cook.

However, I don't recommend adding the toppings to the nacho chips until you're ready to bake and serve 'em. Otherwise, they'll get soggy.

How do I cook the chicken at home for buffalo chicken nachos?

You can cook chicken in an Instant Pot, roast it in the oven, or cook it on the stovetop in a Dutch oven. Then, once the chicken is cooked, shred it with a fork or chop it with a heavy chef's knife.

What kind of cheese is the best substitute for cheddar?

To keep in line with the spicy wings theme, use Pepper jack cheese. On the other hand, if you want a milder option, use Monterey jack, American, or Colby jack cheese.

A plate of chicken nachos topped with sour cream.

Top Tip

I highly recommend using freshly grated cheese-trust me, it's worth it for nachos. After all, freshly shredded cheese has better flavor and texture. Pre-shredded cheese often has anti-caking agents that can prevent it from melting properly.

When assembling the nachos, be sure to lightly grease the skillet or baking sheet to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom.
Alternatively, line your pan with greased aluminum foil for even easier cleanup.
If you're prepping raw chicken for Buffalo Wild Wings chicken nachos, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
No need to arrange the chips in a single layer-my recipe calls for a lot of chips because the cheesy buffalo goodness will melt into all the nooks and crannies!
Finally, add an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce or some blue cheese dressing on the top of your cooked nachos for extra flavor and picture-perfect presentation.

Variations

You can use different types of shredded cheese if you're in the mood to switch things up. Also, feel free to crumble some feta or blue cheese over top the nachos when serving for an extra cheesy, wing-flavored kick.

Not a fan of chips? We won't judge-use frozen and baked potato wedges instead - AMAZING! Loaded tots are just as addicting as nachos for game day.

Lastly, get creative with toppers! Green onions, jalapenos, grilled corn, ranch dressing, and lettuce make great additional topping options for Buffalo Wild Wings chicken nachos.

Storage

Refrigerate-Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. However, the chips will get softer the longer they're stored.

Reheat-Heat leftover Buffalo Wild Wings chicken nachos in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F to crisp up any soggyness.

Cheesy Buffalo Wing Chicken Nachos in a skillet with a spatula for serving.

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A pile of Buffalo Wild Wing Chicken Nachos in a skillet with a spatula dishing up a serving.

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