Get ready to revolutionize your snack game with the most irresistible finger food ever created! Imagine combining the crispy, cheesy goodness of pizza with the crowd-pleasing magic of chicken nuggets - all in one bite-sized sensation. These Chicken Nugget Pizza Bites are about to become your new obsession, guaranteed to make both kids and adults go crazy with delight. Whether you're hosting a game night, looking for a quick appetizer, or just want to treat yourself to something extraordinary, this recipe is your ultimate culinary shortcut to snacking heaven!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked chicken nuggets
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a thin rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to divide the dough into 12 equal squares.
- Chop the cooked chicken nuggets into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution across the pizza bites.
- Place each dough square onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each bite.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce in the center of each dough square, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle chopped chicken nugget pieces evenly over the sauce on each dough square.
- Top the chicken nugget pieces with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring good coverage.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese to add extra flavor.
- Carefully fold the edges of each dough square to create a small border, pinching the corners to seal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent burning.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Chicken Nugget Pizza Bites as a fun appetizer or snack!
Tips
- Use pre-cooked chicken nuggets to save time, but make sure they're chopped uniformly for even distribution.
- Don't overload your dough squares - too much sauce or cheese can make them soggy.
- For extra crispiness, brush the edges with a little olive oil before baking.
- Let the pizza bites cool slightly to avoid burning your mouth and to help the cheese set.
- Experiment with different nugget flavors or cheese blends to create your own unique version.
- If you're meal prepping, these can be frozen before baking and cooked straight from frozen (just add a few extra minutes to cooking time).
- Serve with additional pizza sauce or ranch dressing for dipping to elevate the experience!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 95kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 6g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg
