Pizza Style Chicken
Indulge in the bold, comforting flavors of "Pizza Style Chicken," a low-carb twist on the classic pizza night favorite. This recipe transforms tender, juicy chicken breasts into a canvas for your favorite pizza toppings, including marinara sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and crispy pepperoni slices. Infused with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, these skillet-seared chicken breasts are oven-baked to cheesy perfection, creating a dish that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this one-pan meal is a family-friendly option perfect for busy weeknights or guilt-free comfort food cravings. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a complete dinner packed with flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 12 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 6 pieces Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Rub each chicken breast with olive oil, then sprinkle on both sides with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Remove the skillet from heat and spread 2-3 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the marinara-covered chicken.
Place 3 slices of pepperoni on each chicken breast, arranged to cover as much of the surface as possible.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your pizza-inspired meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.8 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 733 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 4737 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 262.5 g | 525% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1170 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1950 mg | 41% | |
*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.
