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Chicken Italiano Pizza Recipe + Muffin Tin Chef Review & Giveaway {Winner Announced!}

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The giveaway is now closed and the winner is...

#19 - Megan who said:

Congratulations!! I've sent out an email to you Megan - please respond within 48 hours to claim your cookbook!

This week I have a fun review and cookbook giveaway to share with you! You see... I recently received a copy of the new cookbook:  Muffin Tin Chef by Matt Kadey and I was asked to do a review.

Since my huge collection of muffin pans almost exclusively are used for cupcakes, I was really excited to try out some new non-cupcake recipes! Well, this book was full of choices... sweet & savory!

In fact, there are exactly 101 recipes to choose from... everything from Peach-Stuffed French Toast to Egg & Sausage Polenta Cups to Lasagna Rolls! It was hard to choose what to try first!

But after browsing through the book with my son Joshua, we decided to make Chicken Italiano Pizza (p 73). I love Italian anything ... we all love pizza... and this was the perfect recipe for our family!

So we made it together! My son Joshua made up the pizza dough (p 71) and I made the sauce and cooked the chicken breast. Then he combined it all together and made the pizza "muffins"!

And drum roll please.... they were delicious!! Except not happening to notice that the pizza dough had to rise for an hour (which made our supper much later than normal), these were easy to make and a perfect no-fuss meal!

We actually doubled the recipe and Joshua made half of them with pepperoni (he was skeptical that he and the other kids would like chicken pizza)!

But actually, all the kids loved them... both chicken and pepperoni!

My thoughts... this cookbook is a really fun addition to my collection! While cooking things other than muffins in a muffin pan is not an entirely new concept, this cookbook includes some fresh ideas, delicious-looking recipes, and loads of great tips and information about types of pans, avoiding dried out food, and much more!

Would you like your very own copy of Muffin Tin Chef? To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what (if anything) you've ever cooked in your muffin tin, besides muffiins or cupcakes!! 

For extra entries, subscribe to Rose Bakes via email and leave a separate comment and/or like Rose Bakes on Facebook and leave a separate comment. You can also follow Rose Bakes on Pinterest and leave a separate comment. If you already do these things, you can leave a comment for each one saying so! Limit 4 entries per person!

Giveaway will close on Sunday, June 10 at 8pm CDT Monday, June 11 at 8pm CDT!!

So here's my adapted recipe! Enjoy!!

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Chicken Italiano Pizza

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water (105°-115°F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp) - we used rapid rise yeast
  • 1 tablespoon of white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

For the Filling

  • ½ pound (about 1 cup) of cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup of marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) I used Newman's Own Marinara
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup sliced black olives - we omitted this
  • ⅓ cup fresh torn basil - we used dried basil - no fresh to be had around here
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 8 ounces), divided
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

For the Pizza Dough

  1. In a large bowl mix together the water, yeast, sugar and salt. Let it rest until the yeast is dissolved (about 5 minutes). Add the flours and cornmeal to the bowl and mix until a dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. Transfer to a floured surface and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Push on the dough with your finger - if an indention remains, it's ready for rising! Place the dough in a greased bowl, turn to coat and cover with a towel. Place in a warm, draft-free place and allow it to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

For the Filling

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, marinara sauce, garlic, olives, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Also add in half the mozzarella. Divide the prepared dough into 12 equal balls and flatten each one into a 6" round. Stuff the dough into the muffin cups.
  2. Divide the chicken mixture among the dough cups and top each with the remaining mozzarella. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp. Let it cool for several minutes before unmolding and serving!

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 *Please note:  I received a complimentary copy of Muffin Tin Chef and was not required to do a review. All of the opinions expressed in this post are mine and were not influenced by receiving a free copy! One or more links in this post are referral and/or affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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  1. Jessica Hornibrook

    I love to make brownies in muffin tins so that I can put goodies inside the brownies (extra chocolate or peanut butter or caramel or mint... mmmmm)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Okay...I once made some sort of meatloaf in muffin tins. It did NOT come out well! 😉

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    Rose, now you know I already follow you on EVERYTHING! (LOL)
    One thing we've always made in cupcake tins is our wonderful Taco Pockets. The recipe is a cinch.
    2 large canned Butter Texas Biscuits/ cut each biscuit in half with scissors
    1 lb. ground meat/ we usually use Turkey sausage
    1 Taco seasoning packet
    1 chopped onion & bell pepper
    1 can diced tomatoes (Italian is my preference)
    1 8 oz. bag of shredded cheese/ your choice

    Bake in over at temp. on biscuit pkg. Brown ground meat, onion and bell pepper together and drain liquid. If using turkey you may need to add olive oil since turkey is usually dry and my scorch pan. Once it is cooked completely add taco seasoning packet and add diced tomatoes stirring well.
    The cupcake pan needs to be sprayed with whatever type of cooking spray you prefer, Place half of biscuit in each tin section to line the area. Fill with meat mixture, bake according to biscuit directions. Remove from oven and top neatly with cheese, set back in oven for just a couple minutes. Remove from oven, let set maybe about 5 min. then remove from cupcake pan and eat for breakfast or brunch or evening snack.
    This one is really kid friendly and easy for everyone to participate in preparing. Onions or bell peppers are optional.

  8. Jennie Heberg

    Rose, now you know I already follow you on EVERYTHING! (LOL)
    One thing we’ve always made in cupcake tins is our wonderful Taco Pockets. The recipe is a cinch.
    2 large canned Butter Texas Biscuits/ cut each biscuit in half with scissors
    1 lb. ground meat/ we usually use Turkey sausage
    1 Taco seasoning packet
    1 chopped onion & bell pepper
    1 can diced tomatoes (Italian is my preference)
    1 8 oz. bag of shredded cheese/ your choice

    Bake in oven at temp. on biscuit pkg. Brown ground meat, onion and bell pepper together and drain liquid. If using turkey you may need to add olive oil since turkey is usually dry and my scorch pan. Once it is cooked completely add taco seasoning packet and add diced tomatoes stirring well.
    The cupcake pan needs to be sprayed with whatever type of cooking spray you prefer, Place half of biscuit in each tin section to line the area. Fill with meat mixture, bake according to biscuit directions. Remove from oven and top neatly with cheese, set back in oven for just a couple minutes. Remove from oven, let set maybe about 5 min. then remove from cupcake pan and eat for breakfast or brunch or evening snack.
    This one is really kid friendly and easy for everyone to participate in preparing. Onions or bell peppers are optional.

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  15. Sarah Halford

    I've made some amazing calzone pockets in muffin tins, individual pineapple upside down cakes, and meatloaf. They've all turned out pretty well, and my portion sizes were already set!

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  19. Megan

    I honestly don't think I've ever cooked anything but muffins or cupcakes in my muffin tins! But this looks so good, I'd love to try some recipes out!

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  23. Elizabeth

    I have made mini-meatloaf in my muffin pans.

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  32. Roberta Byrd

    I follow u on face book and this site......your great at everything. But to be honest I love this idea with the pizza's never tried it...but plan on it!!!!

  33. Crystal Beason

    This recipe sounds great. Plan on trying it. I'm always looking at your site for new recipes to try!!!! I have made pizza before in muffin tins for the kids and I have also put my drop biscuits in my muffin tin so they will turn out prettier than they do when you drop them. Keep the awesome recipes coming!

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    I actually haven't cooked anything besides muffins and cupcakes in a tin but I'm interested to learn more 🙂

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  41. lee ann turner

    I believe the only thing I've made in a muffin tin, besides cupcakes and muffins, is cinnamon rolls.They came out pretty well! Would love to have this new book!

  42. Christy Atkinson

    We have recently discovered cooking taco bowls, mini meatloafs, and Stuffin Muffins in ours!

  43. Angela Young

    Just like Christy, I use muffin tins to make small bowls for mini taco salads for the kids. Even mini meatloaves and mini shepards pie! Thanks Rose. Love your site!

  44. MommaMary

    Crustless quiche, I actually put frozen hash browns on the bottom and poured the egg mixture over it and baked. Worked pretty good. Just be sure to use Pam spray on the muffin tins

  46. Sara

    I've made savory Curry Veggie Corn Muffins.

    One cup of Pav Bhaji (Indian mashed veggie curry) added to store bought corn muffin mix. 🙂

  47. Connie Bolick Lee

    I have never fixed anything besides cupscakes and muffins in my muffin tin. I like the idea, I am going to try something.

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  50. Shirley Meteer

    I love making macaroni & cheese bites in my muffin tin. You can change them up and make them a little spicy for the adults. They are also yummy and never any left!

  51. Bonnie

    I have made little quiche lorraines in muffintins.

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  53. Jessica Tullos

    One time I cooked a chilli/egg/cheese and onion dish. It was... Interesting.

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