Pizza Chicken

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Packed with classic pizza flavors, this cheesy baked pizza chicken is an easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pizza Chicken Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 652kcal

Ingredients

½ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano, divided in half
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil, divided in half
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 pounds skinless chicken breast, 4 medium size boneless,
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 cup pizza sauce, divide 6 tablespoons for filling and 8 tablespoons for topping
4 slices smoked provolone cheese, 1 slice per chicken breast
24 slices pepperoni, regular size
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, divided into 8 tablespoons and the remainder
8 bamboo skewers
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 10x15 baking sheet with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
Add the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, 1 tablespoon chopped basil and onion powder to a shallow bowl or dish. Stir to combine. Set it aside.
Pound the chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness.
Pat the both sides of the chicken breast with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Lightly sprinkle 1 of the sides of the pounded chicken breast with the kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
Flip the chicken breasts over, and spread 1½ tablespoons of pizza sauce on top of the un-seasoned side of the chicken breast. Be sure to avoid the edges of the chicken breast.
Lay 1 slice of provolone on top of the pizza sauce.
Layer 6 slices of pepperoni on top of the provolone.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on top of the pepperoni.
Slowly begin to roll one end of the chicken breast toward the other end. Tucking the filling as you roll. Once the chicken breast is rolled, secure the roll with 2 bamboo skewers.
Generously brush the rolled chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil.
Dip the rolled chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to coat the sides as well. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken breast from the oven. Spread 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce on top of each chicken roll. Top the pizza sauce with the remaining shredded mozzarella, ¼ teaspoon each of the chopped oregano and basil. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bamboo skewers before serving.

Notes

When pounding the chicken breasts, you can sandwich the chicken breast between pieces of wax paper, butcher paper, parchment paper or even a gallon size ziploc baggie.
If you do not have a dedicated meat mallet, you use a small skillet to pound the chicken breast.
You can cut 1 skewer in half if you are running low on skewers.
You can substitute panko bread crumbs or pre seasoned breadcrumbs for the plain.
If you are not able to find fresh herbs, you can substitute dried basil and dried oregano.

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