Smashed Chicken Parmesan Texas Toast

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 package frozen garlic flavored Texas toast
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 0.5 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan in a bowl. Spread mixture in a thin layer over one side of each toast, being sure to reach the edges of the bread.

2. 2

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil and place half of the toasts, chicken side down, in the hot skillet, lightly pressing down on each one with a spatula.

3. 3

   Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Flip, turn heat to low, and top each toast with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet and turn off the heat, and let stand until the cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining toasts.