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Spatula lifting a juicy seasoned chicken breast coated with cheese and filled with pepperoni and melted cheese above the casserole dish.
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Pizza Chicken

Pepperoni and cheese are stuffed in chicken breasts that bake in a red sauce to create an easy Pizza Chicken recipe that we love!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Pizza Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 482kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, salt and pepper
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup pepperoni
  • 2 cups red sauce
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional

Instructions

  • Trim any fat from chicken breasts and butterfly (create a pocket) or slice across the middle without cutting all the way in half.
  • Season with garlic, salt and pepper seasoning. Rub in the chicken.
  • Open pockets of chicken and fill with mozzarella cheese. Then layer pepperoni on top. Close chicken and push filling back in the center of the chicken if needed.
  • If using arrange mushrooms or other veggies around the edge of the dish.
  • Pour sauce over top and then sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce.
  • Finish by sprinkling Italian seasoning on top.
  • Bake uncovered in an oven preheated to 350℉ for 50 to 60 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160℉. Remove from the oven and wait 10 minutes for meat to finish cooking to 165℉. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 2019mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1331IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 632mg | Iron: 2mg