Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
641 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts flattened to about a quarter-inch thickness, allowing for even cooking and easy rolling. Each breast is topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella string cheese, then rolled and secured with toothpicks. After coating in a garlic butter mixture and seasoned breadcrumbs, the chicken rolls are baked until cooked through and golden.
Once baked, the stuffed breasts are topped with traditional pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and an extra pepperoni slice before a final baking to melt the cheese and meld the toppings. The result is a hearty main dish combining familiar pizza ingredients with tender poultry and a crispy crust.
This meal is suited for dinner served alongside a salad or steamed vegetables. Using a meat thermometer to verify an internal temperature of 165°F ensures safe cooking. Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps seal juices inside.
For uniform cooking, select chicken breasts of similar size and thickness. If mozzarella string cheese is unavailable, it can be cut from a block. For a bubbly golden topping, broiling for a few minutes after the final bake is recommended.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast 6 oz each, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 24 lices pepperoni
- 4 mozzarella cheese strings
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pound chicken to ¼" thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each chicken breast with 5 slices of pepperoni and one cheese string (cut in half if needed). Roll the chicken up lengthwise and secure the ends with toothpicks.
- Combine the melted butter and garlic in a small dish. Mix the breadcrumbs with seasonings and put them in a separate dish.
- Dip each chicken roll in the butter mixture and then into the breadcrumbs evenly coating the chicken.
- Spray chicken with cooking spray and place in a greased 9x13 dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and 1 slice of pepperoni. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes or until it reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of similar size and pound evenly for consistent cooking times.
- If mozzarella string cheese is unavailable, slice mozzarella from a block rather than using shredded cheese inside the roll.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internally for safety.
- Let the chicken rest about 5 minutes after baking to retain juices.
- For a crispy topping, broil the cooked chicken for a couple of minutes until cheese bubbles and browns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 641 | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1498mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1102mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 682IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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