Description
This Skillet Cheesy Pizza Chicken recipe combines the flavors of pizza with tender chicken breasts, all cooked in one skillet for an easy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings:
- 1½ cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional toppings such as sliced pepperoni, olives, or sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Season and Coat Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them lightly in flour.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour marinara sauce around the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top, followed by Italian seasoning. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Cook: Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Broil: For a browned cheese top, broil the skillet for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with provolone or cheddar.
- If chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Optional Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 420
- 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
