Pizza Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 boneless chicken breasts (weighing about 2 pounds).
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1 tablespoon of seasoning blend (Italian style).
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2 teaspoons of powdered garlic.
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2 teaspoons of onion seasoning.
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1 teaspoon of coarse salt.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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14 oz jarred pizza sauce.
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8 oz of shredded mozzarella.
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1/4 cup parmesan, grated.
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15-20 pepperoni rounds.
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven temperature to 350°F.
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Slice each chicken breast lengthwise to make even pieces.
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Put the chicken into a baking pan that's 9x13 in size.
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Combine the seasonings together, then spread over both sides of the chicken.
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Pour the pizza sauce evenly over the chicken pieces.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly on top. Add any leftover seasoning if you like.
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Lay the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
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Cover with foil and cook it for about 15 minutes.
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Remove the foil and keep baking for another 20 minutes.
# Notes:
01 -
Shredding your own mozzarella from a block yields better results.
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Use parmesan that comes in a shelf-stable container for ease.
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The dish can hold up to 3 smaller chicken breasts, if needed.
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The final internal temperature should hit 165°F for safe eating.