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cheesy shredded buffalo chicken nachos
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Shredded Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Shredded buffalo chicken breast and beans made in a pressure cooker or crockpot over crispy tortilla chips and melty cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Snacks and Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy buffalo chicken nachos, pressure cooker shredded buffalo chicken and beans, shredded buffalo chicken nachos
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

For the Shredded Buffalo Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 15 oz can Black Beans
  • 15 oz can Pinto Beans
  • 2 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning
  • 1/2 C 120g Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sauce
  • 4 oz Chicken Broth or Water

For the Nachos

  • 6 oz Tortilla Chips
  • 4 oz Shredded Cheese
  • 1-2 oz Blue Cheese or Gorgonzola for topping (optional)
  • Sliced Green Onions for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix the chicken broth, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and beans together in a pressure cooker or crockpot before adding the chicken breast. Pressure cook on HI for 10-12* minutes with quick release pressure or slow cook on HI for 2.5-3 hours until the chicken reaches 165ºF.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl to shred. Turn on the sauté function to reduce the remaining beans and liquid while you shred the chicken. (If you're using a crockpot, you can transfer to a sauce pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.)
  • Once the chicken is shredded and the remaining beans/liquid has thickened, add the chicken back to the beans and stir everything together.
  • For the nachos, fill a baking sheet with the tortilla chips and top with 2 oz shredded cheese. Add 16 oz** of the buffalo chicken and beans, followed by another 2 oz shredded cheese. Bake for 6-8 minutes at 400ºF until the cheese is fully melted. Top with green onion and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.

Notes

*10 minutes for 3 chicken breasts weighing ~8 oz each. 12 minutes for 2 large chicken breasts weighing ~12 oz each.
**The shredded buffalo chicken and beans portion has around a 48 oz yield. You can make more nachos or save for later for other things like quesadillas, salads, etc.

Nutrition Facts Notes

  • Optional blue cheese not included in nutrition info.
  • Each serving of buffalo chicken nachos has 6 WW SmartPoints (blue).
  • Shredded buffalo chicken and beans only: 1,495 calories, 203g protein, 145g carbs, 6g fat, and 2 WW SmartPoints (blue)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g