Description
These bite-sized chicken pizza bagels are the ultimate quick snack, blending tender shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, and fresh sautéed vegetables on a toasted bagel base. Offering a high-protein alternative to traditional pizza snacks, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or after-school hunger. The quick broiling method ensures perfectly golden cheese and a satisfying crunch in under twenty-five minutes, making it a wholesome and delicious fusion treat that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
8 mini bagel halves
1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup onions, diced
1 cup bell peppers or mushrooms, diced
1/2 cup pizza sauce (no sugar added)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
1 teaspoon dried oregano, basil, or chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add onions and garlic to the pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add chopped vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
Stir in the shredded chicken to warm it through and mix with the vegetables.
Arrange bagel halves on a baking sheet and toast lightly in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with selected herbs or spices before serving.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time during preparation. For an extra crisp, place bagels directly on the middle rack for the first toast. Store leftover chicken-topping in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini bagels
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg