Italian Nachos
Make the best Italian Nachos with crispy wontons, grilled chicken, and olives, layered in creamy Alfredo and Mozzarella cheese.
It’s official. These Italian Nachos are my newest obsession, and I just know you will love them too. Imagine crispy wontons layered with grilled chicken, bell peppers, and olives, drenched in creamy Alfredo sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Even better, this easy Italian nachos recipe comes together in under 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or casual entertaining. I love serving these cheesy chicken nachos as an appetizer when I’m craving something more savory, or as a fun family-friendly dinner everyone can snack on straight from the pan.
ITALIAN NACHOS
Most traditional Italian nachos recipes are made with ground beef, but this version uses tender shredded chicken for an equally delicious twist. To save even more time, you can use Rotisserie chicken. For the best flavor, I love topping this recipe with my homemade Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce to give it that rich, authentic Italian-inspired taste. If you’re short on time, though, your favorite store-bought Alfredo sauce works just fine too. No matter which options you choose, these cheesy chicken Italian nachos turn out absolutely incredible every time.
Find my expert tips on how to make Italian Nachos below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️
Why You’ll Love This Easy Italian Nachos Recipe:
- Cheesy & Crispy: Every bite is loaded with crunchy fried wonton chips, creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and melted Mozzarella cheese.
- Serve It As a Main or Appetizer: These loaded Italian nachos always hit the spot for game day, family gatherings, parties, and movie nights.
- Budget-Friendly: Made with simple grocery store staples like wonton wrappers, chicken, cheese, and Alfredo sauce.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings like mushrooms, spinach, bacon, or extra veggies to make this recipe your own.
Ingredients
- 1 package Wonton wrappers*
- Vegetable Oil for frying
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (a rotisserie chicken works great for this)
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded then diced
- 1 can (2 ounces) sliced black olives
- fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Note
* You can find Wonton wrappers in the produce section of grocery stores.
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Separate wonton wrappers then cut each in half to form triangles. Carefully, deep-fry wrappers, 4 at a time, in the oil for about 30 to 40 seconds or until light golden. Remove from heat quickly then place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with all wrappers.
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil then add diced bell peppers. Stir and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
Spread fried wrappers in a single layer onto a large parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with the Alfredo sauce, then top evenly with chicken, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, diced bell peppers and olives. Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella cheese over the top.
Place under the broiler (at 450° F.) for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese has melted. *Stay by the oven and watch so they don’t burn!
Serve warm and enjoy!
Servings
Serves 4.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover Italian nachos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheat in the oven or air fryer to help restore their crispiness before serving.
Holly’s Tips for The Best Italian Nachos Recipe:
- Fry Wontons Evenly In Small Batches: Overcrowding the pan lowers the oil temperature and can make the wontons soggy instead of light and crunchy.
- Slice Wontons: Cutting wonton wrappers into uniform triangles ensures they cook evenly and deliver the perfect crispy Italian nacho base.
- Drain Fried Wontons: Removing excess oil keeps your Italian nachos crispy instead of greasy.
- Layer For The Best Melt: Add half the Mozzarella under toppings and the rest on top to create that perfect gooey cheese pull.
- Don’t Forget The Boiler: A quick 2–3 minute broil at 450°F melts the cheese perfectly and ties all the flavors together. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Make It Your Own: Add mushrooms, spinach, grilled onions, or even crispy bacon to make this Alfredo chicken nachos recipe your own.
Frequently Asked Questions:
It’s best to assemble Italian nachos right before serving so the wonton chips stay crispy. However, you can prep toppings like chicken, veggies, and sauce ahead of time for faster assembly.
If you can’t find wonton wrappers, you can substitute them with tortilla chips or baked pita chips, but wonton wrappers give the most authentic, crispy texture for Italian-style nachos.
Creamy Alfredo sauce is the most popular choice, but you can also use garlic parmesan sauce or a light white cheese sauce for a similar rich flavor.
To keep them crispy, fry wonton wrappers until golden, drain them well on paper towels, and only add Alfredo sauce and toppings right before broiling and serving.
To make Italian nachos gluten-free, replace the wonton wrappers with certified gluten-free tortilla chips or gluten-free wonton-style wrappers if available. Be sure to check that your Alfredo sauce is gluten-free, as some store-bought versions contain flour as a thickener. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
Similar Recipes
Craving something similar? Try my Smoky Chicken Nachos.
Wanting something a little different? Make my BBQ Chicken Nachos next.
Looking for more Italian recipes? Make these highly-rated recipes next: Italian Herb Roasted Chicken, Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken, and Italian Stuffed Chicken.
Have you made this Italian Nachos recipe? ❤️
Leave a review, and don’t forget to tag me in your creations on Instagram and Facebook! @lifeinthelofthouse! #ItalianNachos #LifeInTheLofthouse
Italian Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 package Wonton wrappers
- Vegetable Oil for frying
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (a rotisserie chicken works great for this)
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 red bell pepper seeded then diced
- 1 can (2 ounces) sliced black olives
- fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Separate wonton wrappers then cut each in half to form triangles. Carefully, deep-fry wrappers, 4 at a time, in the oil for about 30 to 40 seconds or until light golden. Remove from heat quickly then place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with all wrappers.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil then add diced bell peppers. Stir and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
- Spread fried wrappers in a single layer onto a large parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with the Alfredo sauce, then top evenly with chicken, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, diced bell peppers and olives. Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Place under the broiler (at 450° F.) for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese has melted. *Stay by the oven and watch so they don’t burn!
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR LATER?
Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board so you have it when you're ready!
Delicious!!!
Where are the wonton wrappers located in the store? I looked all over walmart and anOther store and couldn’t find Them.
They are typically in the produce section/ refrigeration section of the grocery store.