Pizza Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
33 mins
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Total Time
48 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pizza Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)
Description
This recipe starts by slicing chicken breasts into thinner cutlets, then pounding them evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness. The cutlets are seasoned with a blend of oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to provide a savory Italian profile. They are sauteed briefly in olive oil over medium-high heat to develop a golden crust, though they are not fully cooked at this stage.
Next, the cutlets are arranged in a casserole dish and topped with pizza sauce to provide moisture and tomato flavor. Shredded low-moisture mozzarella is added for a melty, creamy topping. Slices of Roma tomato and pepperoni are layered on top, adding fresh and spicy elements typical to pizza. The entire dish bakes uncovered at 400°F for about 25 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt fully and the chicken to cook through while maintaining tenderness.
The assembled Pizza Chicken can be served as a main dish alongside simple sides like salads or roasted vegetables, providing an approachable, baked interpretation of pizza ingredients over a protein base. Garnishing with fresh basil adds a fresh herbal note for additional flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast 8 oz each, large, boneless, skinless
- 1 Tbsp olive oil plus more as needed to sautee
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper plus more to taste, freshly cracked
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce if you need a substitute
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese low moisture, part skim, shredded
- 1 Roma tomato thinly cut into 8 slices
- 8 lices pepperoni
- basil to garnish, (optional, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish lightly with olive oil.
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise into 2 cutlets. Put cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet to an even 1/4” thickness. Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl and sprinkle it over both sides of the chicken cutlets.
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and when the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Sautée about 2 minutes per side, or until golden then transfer to your prepared casserole dish. Don’t worry about cooking it through at this point. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed.
- Arrange chicken cutlets in your casserole dish in a single layer. Spoon pizza sauce over each cutlet and spread to coat the tops. Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese, then top with tomato slices, followed by pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered at 400°F for 25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown in spots and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from oven. Before serving, sprinkle fresh, chopped basil leaves on top for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 4g | |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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