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Chicken-Pizzaiola-Recipe

Chicken Pizzaiola

Recipe Author: Linsey

This Chicken Pizzaiola combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella, making it a delightful choice for a quick, homemade dinner. It’s comfort food with a burst of flavor that will satisfy anyone’s cravings!

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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 45 minutes
  • Yield 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness, about 2 lbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, can be optional if serving kids
  • 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices, one can
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped pepperoni, I used turkey pepperoni
  • chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Kosher salt and pepper.
  3. In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, then remove from skillet and set aside.

Notes

Feel free to use either olive oil or avocado oil for searing.
You can substitute button mushrooms with another variety or omit them if preferred.
Add extra cheese on top for a more indulgent dish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.