Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake Recipe With Unique Toppings
Try the unique flavours of Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake, a dish that masterfully combines the succulence of chicken with the classic zest of pepperoni pizza. This innovative recipe promises a delightful culinary experience, merging the best of both worlds to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy the familiar taste of pizza in a novel and healthful way.
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake Recipe
Ingredients:
- Rao’s Pizza Sauce
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (at least 8 oz. each)
- Olive Oil
- Greek Oregano
- Garlic Powder
- Mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Sliced pepperoni (regular or turkey pepperoni)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Reduce the sauce: Simmer the Rao’s Pizza Sauce on low heat until it is reduced to one cup.
- Prepare the chicken: Trim the chicken breasts and cut them in half if they’re large. Using a meat mallet or something heavy, pound the chicken breasts until they are as thin as possible without the meat shredding apart.
- Season the chicken: Mix Greek Oregano and Garlic Powder to season the chicken breasts.
- Brown the chicken: In a pan with olive oil, quickly brown the chicken on both sides. The chicken doesn’t need to be cooked through at this stage.
- Layer in a dish: Arrange the chicken pieces in a glass casserole dish that’s just the right size to fit the chicken comfortably.
- Add toppings: Spread each chicken breast piece with a generous amount of the reduced pizza sauce. Then, place a thin slice of Mozzarella cheese and a few slices of pepperoni on top of each piece.
- Bake the dish: Place the casserole dish into the preheat oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melt and starts to brown slightly.
- Serve hot: Once done, serve your Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake hot and enjoy the compliments!
Additional Tips:
- Leftovers will cover when reheating to avoid drying out the chicken.
- For a low-carb meal, pair it with cauliflower rice, stir-fried spinach, cheesy zucchini, or a simple kale salad.
This dish is suitable for low-carb and keto diets, especially if you use a low-carb pizza sauce. For a lower-fat version, as in the South Beach Diet, opt for skim-milk mozzarella and turkey pepperoni. The recipe emphasizes that it tastes best with full-fat pepperoni, though a fair amount of fat is left in the dish after cooking.
