Description
Pizza Chicken is a delicious and creative twist on traditional pizza, where juicy chicken breasts are topped with classic pizza toppings and baked to perfection. This recipe is a low-carb alternative to satisfy your pizza cravings without the dough.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Assemble the pizza: Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Top each breast with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Pizza Chicken hot!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to suit your preferences, just like with a traditional pizza.
- Feel free to add some fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
