This easy pizza chicken bake recipe has all of the flavors of a pepperoni pizza stuffed inside chicken breasts for a low carb family meal. Quick enough to make for a weeknight dinner with simple ingredients.
If you are like me and often crave pizza, but know it’s not great to have every day, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! This pizza stuffed chicken is tasty, family friendly and a cinch to make!
How to make Pizza Chicken Bake
- Preheat oven to 400º. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Butterfly each chicken breast but do not cut all the way through. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the bowl and toss to combine/coat the chicken.
- Pour half of the marinara into the bottom of the baking dish and spread into a thin layer.
- Take one chicken breast and open to expose the inside of the butterfly cut.
- Place slice mozzarella inside chicken breast and then top with 5 slices pepperoni. Add a spoonful of marinara and then top with a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Close the chicken breast (you can secure with toothpicks, but that is optional. If you use toothpicks don’t forget that they’re there!) and lay in baking dish. Repeat with all four chicken breasts.
- Top the chicken breasts with the rest of the marinara and use a spoon to make sure the breasts are fully covered. This will make sure the chicken is super moist and doesn’t dry out.
- Top the marinara with the shredded mozzarella, remaining pepperoni, and remaining grated parm. Sprinkle with more Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature on the chicken reaches 165F.
Easy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
I love how simple this pizza chicken bake is to make, it takes about 15 minutes to prep and then into the oven it goes. I would wager that you already have most of the ingredients for this dish in your pantry too! You can easily prepare this dish ahead of time, and then just bake it in the oven when you are ready to serve it.
Stuffed Chicken with Pepperoni and Mozzarella
I wanted to go with classic pizza flavors for this chicken bake; marinara, pepperoni and mozzarella with Italian seasoning – you can’t go wrong! The marinara and pepperoni add a real flavor explosion to the chicken that is oh so familiar, and the mozzarella brings creaminess and those cheese pulls! I can’t wait to experiment with other pizza flavors in this dish – pineapple anyone?!
Low carb pizza baked chicken recipe
This is a great main dish to make if you are following a low carb diet, or trying to cut back. The baked chicken is juicy and succulent and the flavors are bold. This is a great dish to serve with cauliflower rice or sautéed asparagus, and if your not watching the carbs mashed or roasted potatoes would work wonderfully!
Top tips to make Pizza Chicken Bake
- Use skinless chicken breasts that are organic / have not been raised on antibiotics.
- When butterflying the chicken breasts, take care not to cut them the whole way through.
- Choose your favorite jarred marinara sauce for this recipe – preferably low in added salt and sugar.
- You can prep this dish an hour or two before you need to cook it, keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Bake the chicken in an oven proof dish in a pre-heated oven.
What to Serve with Pizza Chicken
We treat this Pizza Chicken Bake just like we would actual pizza! Here are some of our favorite sides to serve with this family favorite one pan meal.
- Simple Spiced Chicken Wings
- Italian Pasta Salad
- Easy Baked Spaghetti
- Creamy Baked Ziti
- Toasted Ravioli
- 15 Minute Mac and Cheese
- Cheesy Bacon Gnocchi Bake
- Homemade Garlic Bread
Be sure to check out these other delicious baked chicken recipes!
Garlic and Herb Baked Chicken Wings
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Marinated Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe – The Cookie Rookie
Ranch Baked Chicken – The Cookie Rookie
If you have tried this Pizza Chicken Bake, or any other recipe on my blog, then please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Pizza Chicken Bake - Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounces
- 4 slices thick cut mozzarella cheese
- 30 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Butterfly each chicken breast but do not cut all the way through. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the bowl and toss to combine/coat the chicken.
- Pour half of the marinara into the bottom of the baking dish and spread into a thin layer.
- Take one chicken breast and open to expose the inside of the butterfly cut.
- Place slice mozzarella inside chicken breast and then top with 5 slices pepperoni. Add a spoonful of marinara and then top with a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Close the chicken breast (you can secure with toothpicks, but that is optional. If you use toothpicks don't forget that they're there!) and lay in baking dish. Repeat with all four chicken breasts.
- Top the chicken breasts with the rest of the marinara and use a spoon to make sure the breasts are fully covered. This will make sure the chicken is super moist and doesn't dry out.
- Top the marinara with the shredded mozzarella, remaining pepperoni, and remaining grated parm. Sprinkle with more Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature on the chicken reaches 165F.
- Enjoy!
Rachael Yerkes says
So delicious and extra cheesy!
Becky Hardin says
The more cheese the better!
Stephanie says
This was a huge hit with the kids! They’ve actually had me make it twice this week.:)
Becky Hardin says
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
Taylor says
LOVE this recipe! Tastes just like pizza without all the carbs!
Becky Hardin says
AGREE! Obsessed.
lauren kelly says
My kids went so crazy for this!! This is such a delicious recipe!
Becky Hardin says
YAY!
Toni says
This was really good! My family loved it! Perfect for dinner any night of the week!
Becky Hardin says
That’s wonderful to hear 🙂
Charlie says
This is a great recipe! It is in our regular rotation now.
Becky Hardin says
YAY! Isn’t it fun?
Jeffrey Spinelli says
Sounds great! Would you recommend using Prosciutto instead of Pepperoni as I don’t eat pepperoni due to fat/acid quantity which causes heartburn for my family.?
Becky Hardin says
Prosciutto would be great! You can even skip that part or add some veggies if you prefer.