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Chicken Parmesan Minis

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Chicken Parmesan Minis

My kids always eat things when they come in smaller portions. These Chicken Parmesan Minis were a huge hit for my little ones and my husband! They tasted amazing with marinara sauce!

This recipe is part of our 55 of the Best Appetizers for Christmas Potluck (Favorite Party Foods)

CHICKEN PARMESAN MINIS RECIPE

My kids always eat things when they come in smaller portions. These Chicken Parmesan Minis were a huge hit for my little ones.
Serving5 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw ground chicken
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 mozzarella sticks,  each cut into 4 pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ cup italian bread crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. For the topping, mix together the Italian bread crumbs, one tablespoon of the parmesan cheese, and one tablespoon of olive oil; set aside.
  3. In a bigger bowl, lightly beat the egg, and add chicken, red pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, 1 Tablespoon of Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spray a regular sized muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon heaping spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into a muffin tin. Place a cheese cube (one of the pieces of cheese stick) down in the center of the mixture. Put one more spoonful of chicken mixture on top, making sure the cheese is covered completely.
  5. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of each chicken mini.
  6. Put the muffin tin in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  7. Serve with marinara sauce under the minis or in a cup on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 293 kcal · Carbohydrates: 14 g · Protein: 24 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 121 mg · Sodium: 649 mg · Potassium: 731 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 681 IU · Vitamin C: 20 mg · Calcium: 87 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American, Italian
Course: Main Course
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Published: August 26, 2013Updated: May 9, 2024

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Dawn says:
    Should the chicken be cooked first?
  2. Trenna Sonnenschein says:
    They look super duper Yummy! Can't wait to try them!
  3. Connie says:
    Just found your site through Brenda - The Cozy Little House. You girls are so lucky to have each other. I can't wait to read all your wonderful recipes and other hints. Hugs, Connie
  4. Connie says:
    Just found your site through Brenda - The Cozy Little House. You girls are so lucky to have each other.. I can't wait to read all your wonderful recipes and other hints. Hugs, Connie
  5. Amanda says:
    I see that it lists two tbsp of parm cheese but then only calls for one in the instructions
  6. Stephanie says:
    Amanda, it calls for 1 Tbsp of Parmesan in the chicken mixture and the other tablespoon in the topping portion of the recipe.
  7. Jet says:
    I am wondering if this is made in a mini muffin tin or a regular sized one? thanks!
  8. Liz says:
    Nice recipe. Thank you.
  9. Cristy Ethridge says:
    Yummm! I just LOVE your site! I cook your recipes for my children ALL the time! I think this mixture would also be great baked inside jumbo pasta shells and served with the sauce. (also placed in muffin tins) Hmmm....
  10. Erica says:
    Found you on Pinterest. So glad I did! I'm making this tonight. I always cheat with chicken burgers when my daughter begs for chicken parm. Thanks for an easy, healthier alternative!
  11. DORIS says:
    How do I print the recipes? I have looked all over and cannot find a place to print them. Would love to print them so that I can have them to use later, too. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. Cyd says:
    We are going through some big changes on our blog. So the print friendly button is gone on a lot of the recipes until our renovation is completed. Our newest and latest recipes have a print button in the blue box where the recipe is. It's in the top right hand corner of the blue box. I just added it to the Chicken Parmesan Mini's!
  13. Tara says:
    Big hit! Putting into regular rotation!
  14. Tami says:
    How many does this actually make. I see that it serves 5, but how many actual minis are there?
  15. Cyd says:
    It makes about 12 minis. It just depends on how big you make them.
  16. Pam says:
    Can these be made ahead, frozen and then reheated when needed? Having a large party and need to make as many items ahead of time as possible
  17. Cyd says:
    Hi Pam. These should freeze just fine. Don't add the marinara sauce until you are ready to eat them.
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