Baked Pizza Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
37993 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Pizza Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning chicken breasts pounded to even thickness with a mixture of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil. Baking at 400°F initially cooks the chicken thoroughly. After 15 minutes, a layer of pizza sauce, slices of fresh mozzarella, and pepperoni are added to each piece, and the dish returns to the oven to melt the cheese and finish cooking.
This method creates a well-seasoned, juicy chicken base topped with a melty, savory cheese and pepperoni layer, resulting in a dish that blends the essence of pizza with the protein of chicken. The baking time ensures the chicken is cooked through while allowing the toppings to warm and combine flavors.
The finished baked pizza chicken can serve as a main course paired with sides such as salads, steamed vegetables, or grains, making it a balanced meal inspired by familiar pizza ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend $0.30
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 2 chicken breast $7.64, boneless, skinless, about 2/3 lb. each
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce $0.17
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella $1.33
- 8 lices pepperoni $0.23
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a small bowl, stir together the Italian seasoning blend, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent splatter. Use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 3/4-inch thick. Cut each chicken breast in half to make two equal sized pieces.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish or on a baking sheet, making sure they have at least an inch of space around them. Spread the oil and herb mixture over the surface of each piece of chicken.
- Bake the chicken in the fully preheated 400ºF oven for 15 minutes. While the chicken in baking, slice the mozzarella.
- After 15 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Spread 1 Tbsp pizza sauce over the surface of each piece. Next top each piece with about 1oz. mozzarella and two slices of pepperoni.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes more, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF. Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37993 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 379.93kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 45.85g | 92% |
| Fat | 19.28g | 30% |
| Sodium | 458.98mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.25g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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