Chicken Pizza Bake Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Indulge guilt-free with our easy Chicken Pizza Bake! This low-carb, keto-friendly dish is bursting with flavor and requires minimal prep. Say hello to a delicious dinner solution the whole family will love! Dairy-free option included.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Keyword: Chicken Pizza Bake

Method: Oven/Stovetop

Servings: servings

Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
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
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or more to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside. Season the whole chicken breasts with salt and pepper and half the Italian seasoning or add more according to your taste.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. The chicken doesn't have to be cooked all the way through, just about 80%.
Arrange the chicken breast in the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Pour the pizza sauce over the chicken, ensuring it covers the chicken evenly. Add the mozzarella cheese slices over the sauce, followed by the sliced pepperonis. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over the top for added flavor. IF you want it extra saucy, add some extra pizza sauce around the chicken in the baking dish.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temp of the chicken is 165F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

Cheese Subs: Substitute 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese for the cheese slices or dairy-free cheese of choice.
Vegetable Toppings: Load up on low-carb vegetable toppings like sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, and spinach. These add flavor, texture, and nutrients without significantly increasing carb count. If you are not worried about carbs, load up on veggies of choice.

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