Description
Italian Nachos Chicago-Style is a bold, cheesy party platter that turns crispy tortilla chips into an easy dinner, game day appetizer, or fun shareable snack. Loaded with Italian sausage, marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and fresh herbs, this easy recipe is packed with comfort food flavor and works perfectly for dinner ideas, party food ideas, and quick crowd-pleasing meals.
Ingredients
12 ounces tri-color tortilla chips
1 pound Italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 slices pepperoni
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
3. Stir the marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the skillet and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
5. Spoon the sausage marinara mixture evenly over the chips without covering every edge.
6. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
7. Add the pepperoni slices and black olives across the platter.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and finish with diced tomatoes, parsley, and basil.
10. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
Use thick tortilla chips so they can support the warm toppings without breaking too easily.
Simmer the meat sauce until slightly thick so the chips stay crisp longer.
Add the diced tomatoes and fresh herbs after baking for the freshest flavor and better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 58mg