Pepperoni Pizza Chicken
With this delicious Pepperoni Pizza Chicken, you can enjoy all the flavors of pepperoni pizza in a low-carb and protein-packed meal.
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise into cutlets.
- Place the chicken cutlets on a greased sheet pan. Brush each cutlet with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the seasoned chicken at 425 for 25 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on each cutlet. Top the marinara sauce on each cutlet with 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella, then top the mozzarella with several slices of pepperoni. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Hint: Line the baking pan with parchment paper or foil prior to baking for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 564mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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