Pizza Chicken Bake Recipe
Anna
08/08/2023
Skip the greasy takeout and make this simple, melty, and super delicious Pizza Chicken Bake instead. Your family will love you for that!
This tasty recipe is an easy interpretation of pizza-style chicken. And as a bonus, It’s ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners. And if you are a mealprep person, this recipe is also for you. This one holds up in the refrigerator for up to 3 day and still perfect!
I love to serve this Pizza Chicken Bake with a good garlic bread or simple green salad but you can make it your way and serve it over rice or mashed potatoes. And if you enjoy this recipe, you may also like my Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes or Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Bake.
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Ingredients:
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| 4 chicken breasts | |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning | |
| 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder | |
| 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper | |
| salt and pepper to taste | |
| 1 marinara jar | |
| 75 grams shredded mozzarella cheese | |
| 75 grams pepperoni | |
| 45 grams pitted olives | |
| 125 grams cherry tomatoes | |
| fresh basil to garnish |
Nutritional Information
671
Calories
42 g
Fat
55 g
Protein
14 g
Carbs
8 g
Sugars
Directions
1.
Season the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 200°C. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Lay the chicken breasts on a baking tray and brush each side with olive oil.
Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken breasts, ensuring they're well-coated on both sides.
Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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2.
Add Pizza Toppings
Remove the chicken from the oven after 15 minutes. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and arrange the pepperoni slices, pitted olives, and cherry tomatoes over the chicken.
Return the tray to the oven and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is fully cooked through. Garnish with freshly torn basil leaves before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, you might want to butterfly them or pound them slightly for even cooking.
To ensure your chicken is cooked through, you can use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 75°C .
A shallow baking dish is preferred for this recipe. It ensures even cooking and prevents the toppings from getting soggy.
If you don't have mozzarella, any good melting cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or provolone will work.
Feel free to get creative with your veggies! Mushrooms, bell peppers, or thinly sliced onions can be great additions.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should be good for up to 3 days.
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Made the pizza chicken last night. It was an absolute winner 🏆 me and hubby loved it. Used a stir through pasta sauce and our favourite pizza toppings. Delicious