Pepperoni Chicken Pizza Style
Transform chicken breasts into a pizza-inspired feast with this irresistible Pepperoni Chicken Pizza Style recipe! Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared chicken serves as the base, topped with rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and crispy pepperoni slices that bring classic pizza flavors to life—all baked to golden perfection in your oven. With only 10 minutes of prep time and loaded with low-carb, high-protein goodness, this dish combines the best of comfort food and wholesome eating. Serve it hot with a fresh basil garnish for a vibrant touch. Whether you're craving pizza or a hearty chicken dinner, this recipe delivers mouthwatering satisfaction in just 35 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring the surface is fully covered.
Place 5 pepperoni slices on top of each chicken breast, arranging them evenly.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish each piece with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 5282 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 265.2 g | 530% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1323 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
