Pizza Chicken Bake

Satisfy your pizza cravings with our easy Pizza Chicken Bake recipe . It’s low-carb and perfect for weeknight family meals. Transform simple pantry ingredients like marinara sauce, cheese, turkey pepperoni, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and black olives into a delicious chicken breast pizza in about 30 minutes, You’ll love how this chicken and pepperoni pizza fills your house with that amazing pizza aroma.

This chicken pizza bake has all the flavors of pizza with the chicken breast replacing pizza crust covered with marinara, gooey mozzarella and all your favorite  supreme pizza toppings. You’ll be hooked with your first bite of this indulgent pizza baked chicken with its classic pizza flavors and stringy melted mozzarella. It’s SO good!

Why We Love This Recipe

•  Pizza Flavors. You get all the pizza flavors in this low-carb pizza chicken bake without the fuss of making pizza dough from scratch. 
• Quick and Easy. This chicken breast pizza comes together in about 30 minutes. We use a jar of store-bought marinara or spaghetti sauce, so there’s little mess to clean up. 
• Family Friendly, Kid Approved. Pizza baked chicken is a great recipe to make when you’re craving pizza but not the carb hangover that goes with it. This is a great recipe to make for busy weeknights, game day, movie nights and casual family get-togethers.

Pizza Bake Chicken Recipe Ingredients

• Chicken. Use thin chicken cutlets for this recipe. They cook quicker than full skinless chicken breasts.
• Olive Oil AND Butter. We pan sear the chicken in a little oil and butter.
• Sauce. Use your favorite store-bought marinara or spaghetti sauce.
• Seasoning. We use a simple mix of dried Italian seasonings, red pepper flakes and black pepper to season the chicken with.
• Cheese. We use both parmesan cheese and low-moisture mozzarella for this recipe.
• Toppings. We use supreme pizza toppings for this pizza chicken bake, which is a tasty combo of turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper and black olives, but use whatever toppings you like best. Sometimes we also like to add cooked Italian turkey sausage.

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

How to Make Pizza Baked Chicken

1. Dry Chicken With Paper Towels. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to eliminate most of the moisture on it.  Season both sides of the chicken with the Italian seasoning.
2. Pan Sear Chicken Breasts. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken cutlets 2-3 minutes one each side or until they are slightly golden and have a nice sear. 
3. Bake Chicken Pizza. Spoon a thin layer of red sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, then lay the chicken cutlets in a single layer on top of the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and top with cheese and toppings. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165°F on a digital meat thermometer.

Tips For Making The Best Pizza Baked Chicken

• Be sure to pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels before pan searing them. 
• Spread just 2-3 tablespoons of sauce on each chicken cutlet.
• Broil the the chicken under the broiler for 2-3 minutes if you want a nice browned topping. 
• This is a versatile recipe so use whatever pizza toppings you like best.

How To Store Leftovers

1. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container. If properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.
2. To reheat, heat the oven to 400°F and bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is warmed completely through.  

Serving Suggestions

• Sides. If you want to add a side, try our Italian Garlic Bread, Basmati Rice, Easy Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Vegetables, or Best Sauteed Zucchini.
• Salads. Make a light meal out of it with a side salad, like our Italian Chopped Salad, Everyday Mediterranean Salad, Romaine Salad or Parmesan Lettuce Salad.

More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

• Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
• Grilled Lemon Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
• Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Grilled Citrus Chicken
• Italian Dressing Chicken
• Boursin Chicken
• Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
• One Pan Italian Chicken

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Yield: 4 Servings

Pizza Chicken Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Satisfy your pizza cravings with our easy Pizza Chicken Bake recipe . It's low-carb and perfect for weeknight family meals. Transform simple pantry ingredients like marinara sauce, cheese, turkey pepperoni, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and black olives into a delicious Chicken Breast Pizza in about 30 minutes, You'll love how this chicken and pepperoni pizza fills your house with that amazing pizza aroma.

Ingredients

• 4 thin boneless skinless chicken cutlets
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup turkey pepperoni
• 1/2 cup baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to eliminate most of the moisture on it.  Season both sides of the chicken with the Italian seasoning.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken cutlets 2-3 minutes one each side or until they are slightly golden and have a nice sear. 
4. Spoon a thin layer of red sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, then transfer the chicken cutlets to the dish laying them in a single layer on top of the sauce. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of sauce over each chicken cutlet and sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top. Then add your toppings. Bake in the oven uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165°F on a digital meat thermometer.

Notes

Tips For Making The Best Pizza Baked Chicken

• Be sure to pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels before pan searing them. 
• Spread just 2-3 tablespoons of sauce on each chicken cutlet.
• Broil the the chicken under the broiler for 2-3 minutes if you want a nice browned topping. 
• This is a versatile recipe so use whatever pizza toppings you like best.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 702Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 1421mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 68g

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