Chicken Parmesan on Texas Toast

• total time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 package frozen garlic flavored Texas toast

4 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

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.

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.

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.