Pizza Chicken
Pizza Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with zesty marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and fresh basil. This easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Pizza Chicken is a versatile meal that can be customized to suit any taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup zesty marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, then top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute mozzarella with pepper jack cheese for added spice. Add veggies like bell peppers or olives on top of the chicken for extra flavor.