How to Make Pizza Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you craving the delicious flavors of pizza but want to switch up the traditional delivery order? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for Pizza Chicken! This drool-worthy dish combines the best of both worlds, with the juicy tenderness of chicken and the savory goodness of pizza toppings all in one.

Whether you're entertaining a crowd or simply looking to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, Pizza Chicken brings a fun twist to classic Italian flavors. It's a versatile...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup pizza sauce, divided
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 4 slices pepperoni, or to taste - divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl; place flour into a second bowl. Whisk egg and lemon juice together in a third bowl.
  • Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture and dredge in flour; dip again in egg mixture and dredge chicken in crumb mixture until coated. Place coated chicken breasts into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is heated through and crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons pizza sauce onto each chicken breast, sprinkle each with half the mozzarella cheese, and top each with half the pepperoni slices.
  • Bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    552 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 185mg
    • Sodium: 2497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 441mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 354mg