Description
Loaded Smoky Ranch Chicken Nachos are the ultimate party pleaser—crisp tortilla chips piled high with ranch-BBQ shredded chicken, melty cheeses, and fresh toppings for a bold, crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
8 cups thick tortilla chips
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix the Chicken: Toss shredded chicken with ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika.
3. Assemble the Nachos: Arrange tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with seasoned chicken and cheeses.
4. Bake to Perfection: Bake 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Add the Toppings: Scatter green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños; finish with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Use thick, sturdy chips for best results.
Customize with black beans, corn, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg