4.7 from 9 votes
Chicken Pizzaiola
This Chicken Pizzaiola recipe has all the flavors of pizza in a one-pan skillet chicken dinner. Kids love it and you will too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut or pounded thin
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce
- 2 oz pepperoni chopped into bite sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Once hot place the chicken in a single layer in the pan and cook for 3 minutes per side without moving to create a nice sear. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken in 2-3 batches if needed to make sure that you are able to have enough space in the pan to get the chicken seared.
- Add the pepperoni and fresh garlic to the pan and cook 30-60 second stirring frequently. Then add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt to the skillet and scrape the bottom to deglaze the pan.
- Slowly stir in the cream, then add the parmesan cheese. Once combined, add the chicken and juices back into the sauce and simmer until chicken is done measured at 165˚F internal temp.
- Turn off the heat, then top the chicken with mozzarella cheese and cover the skillet and let the cheese melt, about 4-5 minutes.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
1313mg
(55%)
Potassium
1169mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
667IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1313mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1169mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 667IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.