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    Chicken Parmesan Cups

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    Chicken Parmesan cups are a great after-school snack, Game Day appetizer, or a fun dinner for kids. Use frozen chicken bites to make this easy muffin tin recipe!

    game day chicken parmesan cups on green napkin

    I'm sharing this recipe in partnership with FarmRich snacks. I love using their frozen snacks to create epic gatherings! Try some of these appetizer ideas with mozzarella sticks.

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    Chicken Parmesan Appetizer

    I love a good chicken Parm! A crispy cutlet of breaded chicken smothered in marinara, and melted mozzarella is always tasty.

    Why not make it mini and serve chicken Parm appetizers at your next party?

    I've taken the classic flavors of baked chicken Parmesan and filled individual toasty cups. These hot snacks make great nibbles for kids after school, or game day appetizers for your gathering.

    I've got a collection of Super Bowl snacks from near and far on the blog. Plus if you like mini, cheesy things, try homemade Mozzarella Bites for a BIG hit!

    FarmRich chicken parmesan snacks on a party table

    Chicken Parm Game Day Snacks

    Throw an epic gathering with some easy game day snacks. Mini chicken Parmesan cups will do the trick, plus they are EASY!

    I've added all the fixings of chicken Parm to a toasty, individual cup so they are easy to serve. No dripping sauce off of a toothpick for this game day food.

    I honestly think the best game day snacks are easy, delicious, and not messy!

    bite of chicken parmesan cups

    Using flour tortillas as baked cups, I created a hand-held appetizer that is great for a crowd. Add it to your snack plate along with some of my Nachos for a Crowd, or tasty kabobs while you root for the best team.

    Bites in Cups for Kids

    Kids love FarmRich Boneless Chicken Bites as much as adults! These individual cups can make great after-school snacks, or even a kid-friendly dinner.

    The recipe makes 6 chicken Parmesan bites at a time so that's perfect for your kids and a few friends, or the kids and YOU!

    I also suggest getting the kids to help you make these. There are simple, fun steps that kids who like to cook will enjoy. After making them with you, I'm sure they'll be confident to make them on their own.

    game day chicken parmesan cups in tortillas with marinara

    How to make chicken Parm cups

    This is all you need to make chicken Parmesan cups:

    • Frozen FarmRich Boneless Chicken Bites
    • Flour tortillas
    • Marinara sauce
    • Shredded mozzarella
    • Parmesan cheese
    ingredients for chicken parm cups

    First bake the chicken bites for 15 minutes to warm them through.

    baking chicken bites on a sheet tray

    Next cut the tortillas into 4 ½ - inch circles. I use this 4.5-inch cookie cutter.

    cutting flour tortillas into circles

    While the chicken cooks, press tortilla rounds into standard muffin tins. Add mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.

    Top the marinara sauce with a hot chicken bite and sprinkle with Parmesan and extra mozzarella.

    pressing tortilla circle into muffin tin to make cups

    Bake chicken Parm cups about 18 minutes, let cook, and serve hot.

    Party Tip:

    I recommend doubling the recipe for a game day party. The recipe makes 6, and is easy to double for a crowd.

    And if you can't find regular FarmRich Boneless Chicken Bites at the store, but only the flavors: no problem, just leave off the BBQ or flavored sauce packet in the package and use the chicken bites.

    chicken parm cups on a cutting board for serving

    More Game Day Snacks

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    Let me know how it went!

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    Chicken Parm Cups

    Tara Teaspoon
    Individual toasty cups of cheesy chicken Parmesan make amazing snacks, and even a fun weeknight dinner for kids.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dinner, Snack
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 6 cups
    Calories 147 kcal

    Equipment

    • 4½ inch cookie cutter

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ package FarmRich Boneless Chicken Bites
    • 6 flour tortillas
    • 6 tablespoons grated mozzarella
    • ¾ cup marinara sauce
    • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
    • Parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400ºF. Place chicken bites on a baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes, until hot. Remove from the oven and set aside.
      baking chicken bites on a sheet tray
    • While chicken heats, cut 4½-inch circles from each flour tortilla and nestle each into a cup of a greased muffin tin, pleating the edges to fit it into the cup.
      pressing tortilla circle into muffin tin to make cups
    • To each tortilla cup add 1 tablespoon mozzarella and 2 tablespoons marinara sauce. When chicken is hot, nestle one bite into each cup. Sprinkle each with ½ tablespoon Parmesan and an extra sprinkle of mozzarella if desired.
    • Bake chicken Parmesan cups until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 18 minutes. Let cool slightly, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
      chicken parm cups on a cutting board for serving

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are estimated using a nutrition database.
    Get a 4.5 inch round cookie cutter with this affiliate link.
    **If you can't find regular FarmRich chicken bites, you can purchase the flavored bites, like BBQ, and just leave the sauce packet off the chicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Amy says

      February 02, 2023 at 10:44 am

      These are amazing and also super easy to make! My family loved them.

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      • Tara Teaspoon says

        February 12, 2023 at 9:55 pm

        Glad to hear these were enjoyed by all. Tara

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      February 02, 2023 at 6:20 pm

      So yummy! They're going on our Superbowl menu!!!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        February 12, 2023 at 9:54 pm

        I hope they were a hit Liz! Tara

        Reply

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