Description
Skillet Pizza Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal that merges the beloved flavors of pizza with lean, juicy chicken. This one-pan dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese and your choice of delicious toppings. In under 30 minutes, you can serve up a comforting yet healthy dinner that will satisfy the whole family. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this recipe allows for customization—add in your favorite veggies or swap out cheeses to suit your taste. The delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly awaiting dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and desired toppings over the chicken, cover, and cook on low until cheese melts (about 3-5 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg