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    Published: Feb 7, 2021 · Last Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by kelsey

    Pizza Stuffed Chicken

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    Pizza Stuffed Chicken has all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza in a moist, tender chicken breast. This low-carb flavor-packed entrée will easily become a new favorite!

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    Pizza Stuffed Chicken on a white plate with a green salad

    I honestly think I could eat pizza every single day of the week. But I suppose that would get a bit monotonous....and probably not the healthiest choice. So sometimes when I'm craving pizza, I get creative.

    This one pot pizza pasta is always a hit with my family and I love any meal that's all cooked in one pan. And this Pizza Stuffed Chicken is a new favorite and is a low-carb, healthy option to serve my family! Pair it with a salad or a bowl of fresh fruit for a wholesome, nutritious meal.

    Pizza Stuffed Chicken in the baking dish

    Ingredients Needed

    Chicken Breasts - I bought chicken breasts that were trimmed and were each about 4-5 ounces; you can use larger pieces, but will have to adjust the cooking time to reflect that
    Italian Seasoning and Garlic Salt - Bringing in alllll the pizza flavor!
    Pepperoni Slices - I used regular pepperoni slices, but you could also substitute with turkey pepperoni
    Mozzarella Cheese - I prefer to buy a block and shred it myself (it's creamier!) but you could certainly buy shredded mozzarella cheese
    Pizza Sauce - You'll only need about ¼ cup of sauce. Use the remaining sauce from the jar on a homemade pizza, stir into spaghetti and meatballs or freeze for next time

    How to Make Pizza Stuffed Chicken

    If you've made my Pesto Stuffed Chicken, this Pizza Stuffed Chicken is similar in how it's made. They always say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I hope these photo instructions are helpful!

    butter fly chicken breast spread out in a glass pan
    Butterfly the chicken breasts
    seasoning sprinkled over chicken breasts
    Sprinkle with seasoning
    pepperoni slices on one half of the butterfly chicken breasts
    Add pepperoni slices
    half of the cheese added on top of the pepperoni
    Add half of the cheese
    the other half of the chicken breasts folded over the half with filling and secured with toothpicks
    Close and secure with toothpicks
    seasonings and pizza sauce on top of the chicken breasts
    Sprinkle with seasoning and add pizza sauce
    more pepperoni on top of the chicken breasts
    Top with remaining pepperoni
    Chicken breast topped with cheese
    Sprinkle with cheese
    baked chicken breasts in a glass casserole dish
    Bake until 160F

    How do you know when the chicken is done?

    Having an accurate thermometer is so very important. As you know, over-cooking any meat can lead to a dry, tough finished product, so having a thermometer that works is helpful!

    Place the thermometer into the thickest spot of the largest chicken breast. Once it's 160F, it's ready to be removed from the oven.

    Bite of Pizza Stuffed Chicken

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    Pizza Stuffed Chicken

    Author:Kelsey
    Pizza Stuffed Chicken has all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza in a moist, tender chicken breast. This low-carb, flavor-packed entrée will easily become a new favorite!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts (trimmed, 4-6 oz)
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • 40 pepperoni slices
    • 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ c pizza sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
    • In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
    • Using a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast horizontally about ¾ of the way through and open so it's butterflied; sprinkle the inside with half of the seasoning mixture.
    • Place 6 pepperoni slices and a about 2 tablespoon mozzarella cheese on one half of each of the chicken breasts.
    • Close the chicken breasts and use toothpicks to secure. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
    • Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over each chicken breast then add remaining pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center of the chicken reaches 160°F.
    • Let the chicken sit for a few minutes, then remove the toothpicks.
    • Sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.
    Keyword pepperoni pizza, stuffed chicken
    Tried this recipe?Follow me at @dancearoundthekitchen.kelsey and let me know how you liked it!

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