Description
Chicken Parmesan Cups are a delightful and innovative twist on the classic chicken parmesan dish, served in a convenient cup form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into small cups in a muffin tin.
- Bake the chicken cups for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each cup.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- These cups can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the chicken mixture for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg