Having appetizer for lunch is the best! These Chicken Ranch nachos are so easy to make. They are made with chicken, homemade ranch, Tostitos and lots of cheese!
I love making appetizers for lunch. When I go out to a restaurant, I often make a meal out of appetizers too. It just seems more fun! One of our favorite appetizers is nachos. I like playing around with different flavors and they are good for sharing. This week, I made us some Chicken Ranch Nachos and they were a hit!
My favorite chips to use for the nachos are Tostitos because they stay crispy better while baking. They also have a simply natural option and much less salty!
For most appetizers, I like to use blue tortilla Tostitos but I wanted to use something different. I have some of blue tortilla appetizers listed at the end of this post for you to check out.
Chicken Ranch Nachos
Ingredients
- Nachos:
- 1 9- oz bag of plain Tostitos
- 5-6 chicken tenders
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup of ranch recipe below
- 4 oz Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onion
- Ranch:
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of mayo
- 1/3 cup of buttermilk
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbs chopped chives
- 1 tsp minced fresh dill weed
- 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
- salt pepper
Instructions
- Coat the chicken tenders in ranch seasoning and saute on medium heat until fully cooked. Using two forks, shred the chicken tenders.
- Combine all the ingredients for ranch dressing in a bowl, whisk well.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In an oven-safe serving tray, spread out half of the chips evenly. (If you want to do three layers, spread out a third of chips and repeat layers three times.)
- Evenly, spread half of the shredded chicken over the chips. Sprinkle half of the tomatoes and green onion.
- Evenly, drizzle half of the ranch dressing, try to get all the chips.
- Grate half of the cheese over the nachos.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until all the cheese is nicely melted.
Notes
Amy says
I love chicken and ranch. This sounds so delish!
Brandi says
Oh my gosh! Can I move in with you? All of that looks SO delicious! I love limes in my Pepsi, I am totally going to try the float! YUM!
micki @addhousewife says
This looks so freaking good! I have to figure out how to make it without ranch powder. Do you think leaving it out will mess up the flavors too much? I am allergic to the powder stuff :/
lyuba says
Oh, how about cooking the chicken in some ranch dressing? That would be good too 🙂
Thank you, Micki!
Maranda says
have you tried the recipes for the make your own powdered ranch? you may be able to leave out whatever causes your reaction. Search it on Pinterest, it is pretty easy
Tonia@thegunnysack says
Yummy! I could go for a plate of those right now!
Kelly @ The Moon and Me says
I LOOOOVE nachos…and these look soooo good. Wish I could have them for lunch. 🙂
Kelly
Kim S. says
I would have never thought of putting ranch on nachos, but this recipe looks YUMMY!! Thanks so much for sharing it at Diana Rambles!!
-Kim
Co-host of Diana Rambles’ linky party
Tanna says
These nachos look amazing! I saw your link over at super Saturday show and tell and had to come check them out. Yum!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
Lyuba, you layer your nachos high like I like mine! And I love apps as a meal, too! And these are definitely a meal in itself…love it! Pinning!
Deanna says
This great I am showcasing this on my Facebook page. You are welcome anytime to post your link and photos to your recipes on it! https://www.facebook.com/SeductionInTheKitchen
lyuba says
Thank you, dear!
Marty says
I love eating appetizers and finger foods! These look delicious!
Jenn @ TheRollinsHouse says
I can’t wait to try the chicken ranch nachos. yum!
Jen Nikolaus says
Lyuba, I just ate dinner and yet I am drooling over your pictures!! These nachos look SO delicious!!!! I am totally trying these soon, my boys would LOVE them!
~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy
Sara Howe says
Nachos are one of our favorites! My 5 year old son would be happy if I made them every night 🙂 They look amazing!!! Sara @ http://sarhowe.blogspot.com
Laura @ The Salty Kitchen says
O.M.G.
These look soooo good! I came over from Nap-Time Creations, and I’m so glad I did! PINNED!
Alli says
The chicken ranch nachos look delish! I am definitely going to try them. Thanks.
Erin @ Making Memories says
Oh yummy! I’ve never made homemade ranch but I’m going to try. We eat it on everything. Can’t wait! Thanks.
Sarah says
Wow, does that look good! I LOVE nachos, but never thought to add ranch! Pinning for later.
Jillene@inkhappi says
Chicken+Ranch+Nachos = Yummmmy!! Thanks for the recipe and awesome visuals! 🙂
Ali says
Woot! You have been featured this week at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh man! This looks seriously amazing Lyuba – pinned!