Pizza Chicken Bake

Boneless chicken breasts marry the Italian flavors of your favorite pizza to make this easy chicken dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 311kcal

Author Amee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat olive oil in a Cast Iron skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small dish, stir together garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoning mixture on both sides.
When skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and top chicken breasts with marinara sauce.
Add one slice of pepperoni on each breast.
Next, top with one thick slice of mozzarella.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Use a cast-iron. Cast iron is my favorite choice for this recipe because it retains heat well and creates a nice sear on the chicken. However, any oven-safe skillet or baking dish will work—just ensure it can be safely transferred from the stovetop to the oven.

Check doneness carefully. Oven temps can vary, so if your chicken breasts are on the thicker side, test with a meat thermometer—it should read 165°F at the thickest part for safe eating.

Step up your garnish game. Beyond fresh basil, consider topping your finished pizza bake with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!