Description
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake is a delightful dish that melds the beloved flavors of pizza with tender chicken. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy boneless chicken breasts smothered in savory pizza sauce, topped with thick-cut pepperoni and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this meal invites everyone to the table with its delicious aroma and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- 1 cup thick-cut pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine pizza sauce, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish; pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Layer pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg