Description
This Skillet Cheesy Pizza Chicken recipe combines the flavors of a classic pizza with tender, juicy chicken breasts. It’s an easy one-skillet meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12–15 slices of pepperoni
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet, sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Add Toppings: Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, sprinkle with cheeses, top with pepperoni slices, and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with garlic bread, pasta, or a side salad.
- Customize toppings with your favorite pizza additions like olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
