These Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Muffin Cups are a fun and delicious twist on traditional chicken recipes. They combine the flavors of chicken parmesan with spaghetti, all baked in muffin cups for easy serving.
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer for gatherings. Each cup is packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Delicious Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Muffin Cups
These muffin cups feature a base of spaghetti mixed with marinara sauce, topped with seasoned chicken and melted cheese. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 muffin cups.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 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
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Mix Spaghetti: In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti and marinara sauce until well coated.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In another bowl, mix the shredded chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Muffin Cups: Place a small amount of the spaghetti mixture into each muffin cup, pressing it down to form a base. Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffin cups to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm as a main dish or appetizer.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 12 muffin cups
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
