Description
Chicken Parmesan Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that puts a fun twist on traditional chicken Parmesan. Ground chicken is seasoned and baked in muffin tins to form little cups, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. These savory bites are perfect for parties, family dinners, or anytime you want a tasty, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Toppings
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the chicken cups.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Cups: Shape the chicken mixture into small cups by pressing it gently into the cavities of a greased muffin tin, creating a hollow for the filling.
- Bake Chicken Cups: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken cups are cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Add Sauce: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each cooked chicken cup.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauced cups to allow for melting in the final bake.
- Bake Again: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the chicken Parmesan cups to cool slightly in the tin before carefully removing and serving to enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can broil the cups for 1-2 minutes after the final bake to brown the cheese further.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe gluten-free.
- These cups can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
