Pizza Chicken Melts
Satisfy your craving for Italian-inspired comfort food with these irresistibly cheesy Pizza Chicken Melts! This low-carb, high-protein recipe transforms tender, golden-seared chicken breasts into a flavor-packed delight, smothered with zesty marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and savory Parmesan. Topped with crispy pepperoni slices and fresh basil, these “pizza-style” chicken cutlets deliver all the best pizza flavors without the crust. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan, oven-baked dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing family dinner. Serve them alongside a crisp green salad or roasted veggies for a balanced, satisfying meal. Discover how easy it is to elevate classic comfort food with this quick and delicious recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 pieces pepperoni slices
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. They do not need to be fully cooked as they will finish cooking in the oven.
Remove the skillet from heat and spoon marinara sauce evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the marinara sauce, spreading it evenly across all chicken pieces.
Add 4 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for each chicken breast.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately. Pair with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 743 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 5128 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 265.0 g | 530% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1166 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1998 mg | 42% | |
*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.
