Chicken Parmesan Bites

Craving Italian-inspired comfort food but can’t decide between chicken parmesan or pizza? Now you can have both! Super easy chicken parmesan bites with crispy puff pastry and gooey cheese are downright irresistible.

Why I Love This Recipe

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of pizza. But when I don’t feel like making a whole pie, these chicken parmesan bites are a quick and easy way to satisfy all my cravings for Italian-inspired goodness!

Store-bought puff pastry is layered with red sauce, crispy chicken cutlets, and fresh mozzarella, then baked to crispy, gooey perfection. Every bite is like your own mini chicken parmesan pizza!

I love whipping up this recipe when I want a quick snack, or you can serve it with a tossed salad for a full entree. And if you’re having friends or guests over, chicken parmesan puff pastry makes a phenomenal appetizer. Just don’t be surprised if you turn around to find the whole platter empty.

Anytime you’re in the mood for finger food, chicken parm bites always hit the spot. And with only 10 minutes of prep time, they’re a great low-maintenance recipe to keep in your back pocket! 

What Ingredients Should You Use

For ease and convenience, I always use store bought puff pastry. It saves so much time, plus it’s easy to find in any grocery store.

For the chicken, I absolutely LOVE making this recipe whenever I have leftover cheesy chicken cutlets! The crispy breading complements the puff pastry and gooey cheese beautifully. 

If you don’t have crispy chicken, cooked chicken of any kind will work as well. You’ll still get great texture from the puff pastry.

When it comes to sauce, you know I always have a jar of my red pizza sauce ready to go in the fridge. If you don’t have any on hand, it only takes 5 minutes to come together! You’re also welcome to use any other kind of red sauce you have in your pantry or fridge.

Finally, for the mozzarella, I always recommend going fresh. It adds so much amazing, gooey texture. And don’t forget the parsley and fresh grated parmesan on top!

Variations for Chicken Parm Bites

This tasty finger food is super customizable. You’re welcome to swap out ingredients based on your preferences, or you can make a whole batch of different versions and enjoy the variety!

If you don’t have any chicken on hand, feel free to add pepperoni, cooked sausage, bacon, or any savory protein. For a meat-free option, try chopped veggies like bell peppers or red onion.

Craving big flavor? Swap out the red pizza sauce for the hot honey variation! You could also use pesto sauce for a totally different experience.

Love a classic margarita pizza? Replace the parsley with fresh chopped basil instead to add that signature earthy flavor.

If you like a little spice, feel free to sprinkle some red chili flakes on top. You could also add a drizzle of buffalo sauce to dial up that heat!

What to Serve with Chicken Parmesan Puff Pastry

• Game Day Plantain Nachos — For even more crave-worthy finger food, try these tiny towers of deliciousness!
• Grilled Pizza Chicken Wings — Another comfort-food recipe that’s bursting with pizza-inspired flavor.
• Hot Honey Drumsticks — The glaze gets a double kick from a combination of buffalo sauce and sriracha.
• Mom’s “Anti-pasta” Pasta Salad — Combine chicken parm bites with a big ole bowl of crisp, crunch, and flavor!

How to Store and Reheat Chicken Parmesan Bites

Puff pastry is best served fresh and hot out of the oven. That being said, if you do have a few bites left over, don’t let them go to waste!

Once they’ve cooled to room temperature, store the chicken parm puff pastry squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days. I recommend reheating in the oven as the microwave could make them soggy.

Other delicious comfort food recipes

Copycat Panera Chicken Frontega Panini

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Pesto Burrata Grilled Pizza

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

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