Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Skillet Recipe
Chicken is topped with your favorite pepperoni pizza toppings and served over pasta for the ultimate one skillet recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 510kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts {thinly sliced}
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 21 ounces pasta sauce
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 5-6 leaves fresh basil
- 1 pound pasta {cooked}
Instructions
- Combine spices in a small bowl and evenly coat the outside of each chicken breast.
- Warm large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook on the first side for 3-4 minutes or until browned. After 3-4 minutes turn the chicken over and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- After 3-4 minutes, turn heat down to medium low and add sauce. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes turn heat to low and add a slice of cheese and four slices of pepperoni to each chicken breast. Cover again and continue to cook until the cheese is completely melted and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve each chicken breast over cooked pasta with a sprinkle of fresh basil. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 2100mg | Potassium: 1670mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1438IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 4mg