Irresistible Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite pizza with this Irresistible Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake. Juicy chicken breasts are slathered in rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, and finished off with crispy pepperoni slices. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, offering a delightful balance of savory and cheesy goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then place them in the baking dish.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
- Layer shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce-covered chicken, followed by arranging pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg