Chicken Parmesan Pasta Toast Cups Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken Parmesan Pasta Toast Cups are a delightful twist on traditional chicken recipes. They combine tender chicken, pasta, and rich marinara sauce, all baked in crispy toast cups for a fun and satisfying meal.

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a unique appetizer at your next gathering. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these cups will surely impress your guests.

Delicious Chicken Parmesan Pasta Toast Cups

These toast cups are filled with a savory mixture of chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini work well)
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
Butter for brushing

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Toast Cups: Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread. Press the flattened bread into a muffin tin to form cups. Brush the tops with melted butter.
Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Fill the Cups: Spoon the chicken and pasta mixture into each toast cup, filling them generously.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the toast cups are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm and enjoy your Chicken Parmesan Pasta Toast Cups!