Pizza Chicken Bake

This Pizza Chicken Bake is a fun way to get your pizza fix. Chicken is sprinkled with savory seasonings and then baked until tender and juicy. Topped with pizza sauce, two kinds of cheese, and pepperoni, this simple recipe is perfect for the whole family!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pizza chicken bake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 446

Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (plus more for topping)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ cup pizza sauce (I used this brand)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
12 slices pepperoni
Fresh basil for topping (if desired)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉.
To a small bowl, add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and mix to combine. Coat all sides of each chicken breast with seasoning mix.
In an oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until browned, so that the flavor is locked in (chicken will continue to cook in the oven).
Transfer skillet to the oven cook for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, spoon pizza sauce over each chicken breast, and then top with cheeses, pepperoni slices, and additional Italian seasoning. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breasts), until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Top with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.
This chicken recipe is easy to customize with your favorite pizza toppings! Add some cooked and crumbled bacon, black olives, onions, or green peppers to the chicken when baking in the oven.
See my tips and tricks for making this Pizza Chicken Bake above the recipe box.

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