Description
Delicious Mini Chicken Pizza Bites filled with seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or a blend)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, oregano)
- Optional toppings: sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix chicken with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and herbs in a bowl.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 3-inch circles.
- Place a tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold edges of dough to seal in the filling.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush tops with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
Customize with various toppings and be cautious not to overfill the dough to avoid burst bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken pizza bites, appetizers, finger food, family recipe, easy snacks