Description
Skillet Cheesy Pizza Chicken is a delicious one-pan dinner that combines the flavors of pizza with tender chicken breasts, gooey cheese, and savory marinara sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb)
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- all-purpose flour (for light coating)
Other Ingredients:
- olive oil
- marinara or pizza sauce
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- fresh basil (for garnish)
- optional pizza-style toppings (e.g., pepperoni, olives, mushrooms)
Instructions
- Season and Coat Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, and coat lightly with flour.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour marinara sauce around the chicken, sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning on top. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Cook: Lower heat, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches 165 °F (74 °C) and cheese melts.
- Broil: For a browned top, broil for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone or a cheese blend as preferred.
- For thicker breasts, halve them horizontally for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus optional broil)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (with optional broil finish)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
