Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Chicken Bake Recipe combines the flavors of a pepperoni pizza with juicy chicken breasts stuffed with gooey cheese and savory pepperoni slices. A delicious and satisfying low-carb dish that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–24 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Chicken: Butterfly each chicken breast, season inside and outside with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each breast with mozzarella and pepperoni, secure with toothpicks, place in dish.
- Add Toppings: Spoon marinara over each breast, top with pepperoni, Parmesan.
- Bake: Drizzle with olive oil, bake for 25-30 mins, broil for extra browning.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley, remove toothpicks, and serve with extra marinara.
Notes
- Try adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the stuffing for variety.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side salad.
- Consider using turkey pepperoni for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
