Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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1½ cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella, divided
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4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1 large egg
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ cup pizza sauce
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½ cup mini pepperoni
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Fresh basil, to garnish (optional)
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin pan with the cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 cup mozzarella, 2 tbsp Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Divide chicken mixture among muffin cups, pressing into the bottom and up the sides of each cup (about ¼ cup in each). Bake 10-12 min., until lightly golden and set. Let stand 5 min.
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Top baked chicken crusts with the pizza sauce, remaining ½ cup mozzarella and 2 tbsp Parmesan, and the pepperoni. Return to oven and bake 8–10 min., until cheese has melted. Top with the basil before serving, if desired.
