Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Bread Discs: Fun & Easy Kid-Friendly Snack
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About Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Bread Discs: Fun & Easy Kid-Friendly Snack
These Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Bread Discs are a fun and easy snack, perfect for busy weeknights or after-school treats! Crispy bread rounds are topped with a savory chicken mixture, vibrant veggies, and melty cheese, then baked to golden perfection. A playful twist on classic snacks, they're sure to please kids and adults alike.This recipe is incredibly adaptable – feel free to swap out the chicken for vegetarian alternatives like chickpeas or lentils. The veggies are also customizable; use whatever you have on hand for a quick and delicious snack tailored to your preferences.I personally love using this recipe as a way to sneak in extra vegetables for my kids. The combination of cheesy goodness and crunchy bread makes them irresistible, and they're surprisingly filling too!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 100 gm Chicken Breast cooked and shredded or diced; you can also use leftover cooked chicken., boneless
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder optional, red
- 1 tsp Basil dried
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp Refined Oil or vegetable oil
For the Bread Discs
- 4 slices Bread use your favorite type of bread. thick-sliced works best.
- 1 cup Vegetables bell pepper, finely chopped; suggestions: onion, mixed, spring onion
- 3/4 cup Cheese a blend of mozzarella and cheddar is recommended., shredded
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Chili Sauce sweet
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Filling
- Heat refined oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Add the cooked chicken, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder (optional), basil, and salt. Cook until heated through.
Assemble the Bread Discs
- Cut the bread slices into large circles using a cookie cutter. Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out the center of half of the bread circles, creating a ring shape.
- Brush the larger bread circles with olive oil and spread a thin layer of sweet chili sauce on each.
- Top each with a smaller ring-shaped bread circle.
- In the center of each, add a spoonful of chicken mixture, followed by the chopped vegetables and cheese.
Bake the Discs
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and basil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese. Monterey Jack or pepper jack would also be delicious.
- If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a knife or a glass to cut the bread into circles.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with 1 can (15oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20.4gSodium: 1710mgSugar: 1g
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I’m eager to make this recipe!
Absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
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This looks delightful! Thanks for the recipe.