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4.41 from 61 votes

Pizza Chicken

This easy five ingredient, one-pan pizza chicken is a weeknight lifesaver. It's a crowd-pleasing dinner! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (more or less is fine)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese (more if desired)
  • 12 slices pepperoni
  • fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Choose a baking dish that will accommodate the chicken in a single layer.
  • Stir together tomatoes and pizza sauce in prepared pan.
    1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
  • Place chicken on top of sauce and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken down into sauce.
    2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken registers to 165°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and place pepperoni on top. Bake for 3 to 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil if desired to brown cheese and pepperoni.
    3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, 12 slices pepperoni
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with fresh parsley or basil. Serve with cooked pasta of your choice.

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Notes

  • Chicken: If you prefer dark meat, substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Pizza sauce: Use homemade pizza sauce to reduce sodium, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5breast with sauce, cheese, pepperoni | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

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