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Home » Appetizers » Chicken Ranch Nachos

Chicken Ranch Nachos

Created: June 12, 2013 Updated: September 13, 2022 by lyuba 43 Comments

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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!

Chicken Ranch nachos on a metal platter

 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 on a metal platter

Chicken Ranch nachos collage of how to make it

front shot of chicken ranch nachos on silver platter with 2 drinks in glasses in background to the right

Chicken Ranch Nachos

They are made with chicken, homemade ranch, Tostitos and lots of cheese.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, nachos, ranch

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

Recipe from Lyuba @ willcookforsmiles.com
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Chicken Ranch nachos on a metal platter with drinks in glass mugs next to it

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Appetizers, Chicken, Sauce, Super Bowl Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, chicken, FritoLay, nachos, Pepsi, ranch

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Amy says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I love chicken and ranch. This sounds so delish!

    Reply
  2. Brandi says

    June 12, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. micki @addhousewife says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    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 :/

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 15, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Oh, how about cooking the chicken in some ranch dressing? That would be good too 🙂
      Thank you, Micki!

      Reply
    • Maranda says

      May 22, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      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

      Reply
  4. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    June 13, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Yummy! I could go for a plate of those right now!

    Reply
  5. Kelly @ The Moon and Me says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:54 am

    I LOOOOVE nachos…and these look soooo good. Wish I could have them for lunch. 🙂
    Kelly

    Reply
  6. Kim S. says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    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

    Reply
  7. Tanna says

    June 15, 2013 at 10:34 am

    These nachos look amazing! I saw your link over at super Saturday show and tell and had to come check them out. Yum!

    Reply
  8. Gloria @ Simply Gloria says

    June 15, 2013 at 11:19 am

    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!

    Reply
  9. Deanna says

    June 15, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    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

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 16, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Thank you, dear!

      Reply
  10. Marty says

    June 17, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I love eating appetizers and finger foods! These look delicious!

    Reply
  11. Jenn @ TheRollinsHouse says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    I can’t wait to try the chicken ranch nachos. yum!

    Reply
  12. Jen Nikolaus says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:08 am

    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

    Reply
  13. Sara Howe says

    June 18, 2013 at 11:50 am

    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

    Reply
  14. Laura @ The Salty Kitchen says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    O.M.G.
    These look soooo good! I came over from Nap-Time Creations, and I’m so glad I did! PINNED!

    Reply
  15. Alli says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    The chicken ranch nachos look delish! I am definitely going to try them. Thanks.

    Reply
  16. Erin @ Making Memories says

    June 19, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Oh yummy! I’ve never made homemade ranch but I’m going to try. We eat it on everything. Can’t wait! Thanks.

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Wow, does that look good! I LOVE nachos, but never thought to add ranch! Pinning for later.

    Reply
  18. Jillene@inkhappi says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:07 am

    Chicken+Ranch+Nachos = Yummmmy!! Thanks for the recipe and awesome visuals! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Ali says

    June 23, 2013 at 10:05 am

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    June 23, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Oh man! This looks seriously amazing Lyuba – pinned!

    Reply
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