Healthy Pizza Chicken
This quick and easy low carb pizza chicken recipe has been a family favorite for years! It offers all the savory, cheesy flavor of traditional pizza in a high-protein dinner that’s ready to eat in under an hour. Try it out for a fun twist on pizza night, and have fun choosing your favorite toppings!
Love pizza? Try our pizza salad and garlic bread pizza, too.
Chicken pizza might sound a little strange, but trust us. It’s going to become your new favorite meal! Not only is it super quick to make with foolproof steps, but it’s also easy to customize, high in protein, and a great way to sneak in nutrients. Comfort food at its best, it’s one recipe our entire family always agrees on, and it doubles as the perfect meal prep!
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Chicken – We prefer lean, boneless, skinless chicken breast for this recipe. However, boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work.
- Seasonings – Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper create the classic savory, herbaceous pizza taste. You can never go wrong with a dash of garlic powder, either.
- Cheese – We use both sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese for the ultimate savory, gooey chicken pizza recipe. For the best results, buy blocks of cheese and grate them yourself. Or, use plant-based varieties if you need to keep this recipe dairy-free.
- Pizza Sauce – Use any homemade or store-bought pizza sauce you like best. Adjust the extra seasonings as needed, depending on the flavor of your sauce.
- Toppings – We typically stick with turkey pepperoni, but feel free to add all your favorite pizza toppings. Cooked sausage, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, pineapple, and fresh basil all make great options.
How to Make Healthy Pizza Chicken
- Prepare the chicken. Trim the chicken breasts, and pound them out until they’re flat. We use a meat pounder, but a rolling pin or sauté pan will also work if you don’t have one on hand!
2. Season. Whisk the seasonings in a small bowl, and generously season both sides of the chicken pieces.
3. Layer. Spread cheddar cheese over each chicken breast, followed by pizza sauce. Then, add the mozzarella cheese, and layer your pepperoni or any other toppings on top. Finish with an additional sprinkle of shredded cheese and Italian seasoning.
4. Bake. Arrange the chicken pieces on a greased baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Serve. Allow your pizza chicken to rest before serving. Don’t skip this step, or your chicken will be tough and dry!
Common Questions
We like to pair this recipe with a Greek mason jar salad or roasted veggies to keep it light. However, it’s also great with garlic bread or breadsticks. Or, serve the chicken over rice, couscous, or quinoa for a fun grain bowl.
Once cool, transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don’t recommend freezing this recipe! The cheese doesn’t thaw well, and the toppings slide right off the chicken.
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Healthy Pizza Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 Tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce plus more for serving
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper until combined. Set aside.
- Trim the fat and undesirable pieces from the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Then cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound thinner with a rolling pin or sauté pan until flat.4 chicken breasts
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared pan and generously season both sides with the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper blend.1/2 Tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Spread 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese over each chicken breast. Then pour 1/4 cup pizza sauce over the cheese until it covers the entire chicken breast.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup pizza sauce
- Spread 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the sauce then layer the pepperoni on top. Overlap the pepperoni as much as possible.1 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
- Finish each "pizza" with a sprinkle of additional shredded cheese and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning over the pepperoni.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the juices of the chicken run clear and the cheese is completely melted. If using, a digital thermometer, the chicken should reach 165F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute so the chicken is tender and moist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
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