English Muffin Chicken Pizza
Craving pizza but short on time? These English Muffin Chicken Pizzas are your perfect solution for an easy, family-friendly meal bursting with flavor! Using toasty English muffin halves as the base, this recipe transforms pantry staples like marinara sauce, cooked shredded chicken, and mozzarella cheese into a quick and satisfying dinner or snack. A sprinkle of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes adds a zesty kick, while a garnish of fresh basil takes it over the top. Ready in just 25 minutes, these mini chicken pizzas offer a customizable, kid-approved option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for fans of quick pizza recipes, easy chicken dishes, and creative English muffin uses!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces English muffins
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 pieces Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Split the English muffins in half and place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
Brush the muffin halves with olive oil and bake in the oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast them.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Take the toasted English muffins out of the oven and top each half with a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken mixture on each muffin half.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Optional: Turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end to give the cheese a golden, bubbly finish. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove the English muffin chicken pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves (if using) and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious, mini chicken pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 582 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 4048 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 210.7 g | 421% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1782 mg | 137% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1408 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
