Description
This Chicken Pizza Bake Recipe is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided, or more to taste)
- 1 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or sub Rao’s marinara for dairy-free)
- 4–5 thick slices mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free cheese of choice)
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperonis (regular or turkey)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray and season the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken breasts.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish, top with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- Cheese Substitution: You can use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of slices.
- Vegetable Toppings: Add low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.