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Stuffed Pizza Chicken Breast

This stuffed pizza chicken breast combines everything you love about pizza in a juicy chicken dinner. Tender chicken breasts are filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and Italian herbs, then seared and baked until perfectly cooked. It's an easy, cheesy, family-friendly meal that's ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: dinner, lounch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce
  • 12 slices pepperoni chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure the chicken

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, chopped pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Spoon the filling evenly into each chicken breast and secure the openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  5. Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove the toothpicks or kitchen twine, slice if desired, and serve with extra warm pizza sauce.

Notes

  • Use low-moisture mozzarella to keep the filling from becoming watery.
  • Add cooked mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or cooked sausage for extra pizza flavor.
  • Avoid overstuffing the chicken to prevent the filling from leaking.
  • Serve with garlic bread, roasted vegetables, pasta, or a fresh Caesar salad.