Pizza Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
40 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pizza Stuffed Chicken
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This pizza stuffed chicken is loaded with pepperoni, bell peppers and plenty of cheese, all topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection. The perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 20 lices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup bell pepper thinly sliced
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese divided use, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or equal parts garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Using a small knife, cut a pocket into one side of each chicken breast. Do not cut all the way through to the other side.
- Place 5 slices of pepperoni, 1-2 tablespoons of sliced peppers and 1-2 slices of mozzarella cheese into each pocket. Amounts vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts. You may have to cut the cheese in half to fit. Reserve 4 slices of cheese to top the chicken with later on.
- Use 3-4 toothpicks to close up the pocket on each chicken breast.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven safe pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken with italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook on both sides until golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan.
- Place all the seared chicken breasts in the pan and pour the marinara sauce over the top. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken piece.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
904mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9.9mg
(11%)
Calcium
348mg
(35%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 904mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
40 reviews
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