Description
Garlic Butter Pizza Chicken is a cheesy, family-friendly dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts baked in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey pepperoni. It delivers all the flavors of a classic pizza in a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz turkey pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and spoon pizza sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Switch to broil for 1-2 minutes if desired for a golden cheese topping.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Turkey pepperoni keeps the recipe halal-friendly.
- Chicken thighs may be substituted for chicken breasts.
- Add mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for extra pizza toppings.
- Freshly shredded mozzarella melts more smoothly.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American