Pizza Stuffed Chicken Bake (Printable Version)
Tender chicken packed with mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara makes for a flavorful, satisfying oven-baked dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Filling
02 -
240 g shredded mozzarella cheese
03 -
60 g pepperoni slices
04 -
120 ml marinara sauce
05 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Seasoning
06 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 -
Salt, to taste
09 -
Black pepper, to taste
10 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Garnish
11 -
Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
02 -
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Slice a pocket into each breast with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
03 -
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Combine shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.
05 -
Carefully spoon the filling mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
06 -
Arrange stuffed chicken in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 74°C.
07 -
Let the stuffed chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks.
08 -
Garnish with freshly chopped basil if desired and serve warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure chicken pockets are not cut through entirely to prevent filling from spilling during baking.
02 -
Toothpicks can aid in securing the filled chicken breasts throughout cooking.