Game Day Chicken Nachos

Loaded, melty, and made for sharing—these chicken nachos are built for watch parties and weekend gatherings.

Game Day Chicken Nachos are all about bold flavor and easy assembly. Tender chicken, gooey cheese, and Sweet Home’s signature sweet-heat toppings come together in a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for feeding a table full of fans.

Yield: Serves 4–6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large bag tortilla chips
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
• ¼ cup Sweet Home Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños), chopped
• 2–3 tbsp Sweet Home Pepper Jelly (any variety)

Optional toppings:

• sliced jalapeños
• guacamole
• diced tomatoes
• green onions
• sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on a large sheet pan.
3. Scatter chicken evenly over the chips.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Remove from oven and drizzle with pepper jelly.
7. Finish with Cowboy Candy and any additional toppings.
8. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Perfect Pairings

• Sweet Home Muscadine BBQ Wings
• Fiesta Margarita Mocktail (alcohol-free)
• Peach Daiquiri Mocktail (alcohol-free)
  

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