Description
This Pizza Parmesan Chicken recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining the savory flavors of pizza with tender, juicy chicken. Baked to perfection with gooey cheese and zesty pepperoni, it’s a satisfying and easy meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16–20 slices pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Chicken:
Toppings:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare chicken: Place chicken breasts in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add toppings: Spoon marinara/pizza sauce over each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni slices. Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use turkey pepperoni or omit for a lighter version.
- Serve over spaghetti, zoodles, or with a side salad for a complete meal.
- This recipe also works well with boneless chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
