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Golden Cheesy Chicken Pizza Muffin Cups


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, bite-sized pizza cups filled with tender chicken, zesty sauce, and plenty of melty cheese.


Ingredients

Scale

1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 12-count muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Roll out pizza dough and cut into 12 circles using a 4-inch cutter or glass.
Step 3: Press the dough circles into the muffin tin cups, pushing them up the sides.
Step 4: Add 1-2 teaspoons of marinara sauce to the bottom of each dough cup.
Step 5: Divide the shredded chicken evenly among the cups, then top generously with mozzarella cheese.
Step 6: Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush the exposed edges of the dough for a golden finish.
Step 7: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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