Pizza Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Pizza Chicken is a delicious blend of juicy chicken breasts and rich pizza flavors. Topped with gooey mozzarella and fresh toppings, this easy weeknight dinner will satisfy your cravings and impress your family. Make it tonight for a memorable meal!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 pieces chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar (14 ounce) DeLallo Pizzeria Style Pizza Sauce
2 ounces DeLallo Sliced Pepperoni
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Fresh basil, torn/chopped, to taste

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Baking Sheet
Frying Pan
Skillet
Oven

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F and move the rack to the middle position.
Season both sides of each piece of chicken with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the seared chicken to a 9×13 casserole dish.
Pour in the pizza sauce and spoon it evenly over and around the chicken.
Sprinkle the mozzarella generously over each piece of chicken.
Top the chicken breasts with the tomato slices and pepperoni.
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes. If your chicken breasts are smaller, check for doneness around 15 minutes.
After baking, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Finally, sprinkle with freshly torn basil before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: If you have a large, oven-safe skillet (I suggest at least 12″), you can use it for the recipe instead of transferring it to a casserole dish.
Tip 2: Always check the doneness of the chicken using a meat thermometer.
Tip 3: Feel free to add extra toppings based on your preferences!
Tip 4: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Tip 5: You can freeze the assembled dish before baking for later use.