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Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Chicken Bake Recipe
This easy pizza chicken bake recipe is both stuffed and topped with pepperonis, mozzarella, and marinara sauce. It's a cheesy and delicious dinner for any night of the week!Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 jar
- 4 lices thick-cut mozzarella cheese
- 30 lices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ⅛ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to a bowl, and whisk to combine.
- Butterfly each chicken breast: cut ⅔ way through horizontally, but do not cut all the way through.
- Evenly distribute the seasoning mix between the 4 chicken breasts, and rub to fully coat both sides.
- Pour half of the marinara into the bottom of the baking dish and spread into a thin layer.
- Take one chicken breast and open to expose the inside of the butterfly cut.
- Place a slice of mozzarella inside each chicken breast, then top with 5 slices of pepperoni. Add a spoonful of marinara and then top with a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Close the chicken breast (secure with toothpicks if needed) and lay in baking dish. Repeat with all four chicken breasts.
- Top the chicken breasts with the rest of the marinara and use a spoon to make sure the breasts are fully covered. This will make sure the chicken is super moist and doesn't dry out.
- Top the marinara with the shredded mozzarella, remaining pepperoni, and remaining grated parm. Sprinkle with more Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store pizza stuffed chicken bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store pizza stuffed chicken bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1689mg
(70%)
Potassium
1096mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1195IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1689mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 1096mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.