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Pizza Chicken Recipe

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Pizza Chicken combines juicy seasoned chicken breasts with rich pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and savory pepperoni for an easy, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry. If they are especially thick, pound or slice them to an even thickness for more even cooking.
  3. Arrange the chicken in the prepared baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Bake the chicken for about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon pizza sauce over each chicken breast. Top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and grated Parmesan.
  6. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 8–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts, so use an instant-read thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a veggie-loaded version, add sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, or thinly sliced onions before the final bake.
  • For extra cheese, combine mozzarella with provolone or add additional Parmesan.
  • For extra heat, garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs may be substituted; adjust the cooking time as needed and cook to 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve with a green salad, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, pasta, zucchini noodles, roasted potatoes, or rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
  • Freeze cooked Pizza Chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 2–3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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