Name: Pizza Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (plus more for serving); 0.5 teaspoon sea salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 24 ounces pizza sauce (I used 2 jars of Rao's - can also use 1 jar of marinara sauce); 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 12 slices of pepperoni (or more if you like); 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving); 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley (to garnish)

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Get ready for a delicious twist on pizza night with this easy pizza chicken recipe! Seasoned chicken breasts smothered in pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni slices creates a flavorful dish the whole family will love.

It all comes together in one skillet – no need to dirty up multiple pans or dishes, and it’s ready in 30 minutes!

Chicken breasts topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and parsley cooked in a skillet.

This is the perfect meal when you are craving pizza but don’t want to go to the hassle of making pizza dough! This recipe is naturally keto and low-carb making it a healthy dish for those avoiding gluten.

If you love pizza as much as I do, you need to check out these recipes too! Pizza Dip, Pizza Margherita Grilled Cheese, and Meat Lover’s Pizza Rolls.

What you’ll need

Ingredients needed to make this easy pizza chicken recipe.

You will be amazed at how easy this meal is to prepare. Okay I guess you could make it a bit easier by not sautéing the onion and garlic, but it is so worth it. Technically you could substitute onion and garlic powder, but you will be missing out on flavor.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper
Olive oil to sauté the yellow onion and garlic
Pizza sauce or marinara – homemade or a good quality store-bought. Use Rao’s to keep this meal keto, it’s sugar-free.
Mozzarella cheese – block-style, fresh releases too much moisture.
Pepperoni slices
Parmesan cheese
Italian parsley to garnish

Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

Chicken breasts topped with melted cheese, slices of pepperoni, grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

How to make pizza chicken

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375° F.

Slice the chicken breasts in half to make two thinner halves. Place your hand flat on top of the chicken breast while holding a sharp knife parallel to your cutting board, and slice in half.

A woman's hand placed on a raw chicken breast while slicing it in half with a knife.

Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Four chicken breasts sprinkled with Italian seasoning on a cutting board.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts with the cut side facing up, and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Browned chicken breast in a skillet with oil.

Flip the chicken over and brown the other side, they will not be cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes and add the minced garlic. Stir to combine and cook for one additional minute.

Chopped onion and garlic cooking in a large skillet.

Pour in the pizza sauce and stir while scraping the bottom to remove all of the cooked on bits. Place the chicken breasts back in the skillet and nestle them down into the sauce.

Chicken breasts topped with pizza sauce in a large skillet.

Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the top of each chicken breast, then arrange the slices of pepperoni on top. Sprinkle grated parmesan and additional Italian seasoning over the top.

Chicken breasts, pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, and grated cheeses in a large skillet.

Place skillet in the oven and bake bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Chicken is cooked when a thermometer reaches 165° F. when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.

Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped, fresh Italian parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, and serve immediately with additional grated parmesan on the side.

Looking down on a pizza chicken bake in a large skillet with a bowl of grated Parmesan in the upper right corner.

This pizza chicken bake would be delicious served with a tossed green salad, cooked pasta, cauliflower rice, or hot garlic bread.

Recipe Tips

If you prefer dark meat, substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Add your favorite pizza toppings; cooked, crumbled Italian sausage, sliced black olives, sautéed chopped mushrooms, and diced bell pepper.

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Storage Tips

To store leftovers: allow to cool completely, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
To reheat: place in a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave until heated through.
To freeze: store cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight before reheating.

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