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Pizza Stuffed Chicken

Modified: Feb 28, 2025 · Published: Mar 29, 2020 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 789 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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Pizza Stuffed Chicken by The Toasty Kitchen
Pizza Stuffed Chicken by The Toasty Kitchen
Pizza Stuffed Chicken by The Toasty Kitchen

Pizza stuffed chicken is an easy, five ingredient meal that the entire family will love. Chicken breasts are stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then topped with pizza sauce and baked in the oven.

Chicken topped with pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

Try something new for pizza night - pizza stuffed chicken! It's a great way to switch things up on pizza night, especially if you're getting bored with the same old takeout pizza.

This recipe is made with chicken breasts, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. It makes an excellent, low-carb alternative to a traditional pizza.

Try customizing your stuffed chicken with your favorite pizza toppings like cooked Italian sausage, onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms. It's great served with some garlic bread or an Italian chopped salad on the side.

Ingredients and substitutions

Ingredients for pizza stuffed chicken.
  • Chicken - Stuffed chicken is prepared with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You'll need four single serving chicken breasts or two large chicken breasts. If using two large chicken breasts, they'll take longer to cook but can be easily sliced in half to feed two. I used two large chicken breasts in the photos shown.
  • Pizza toppings - I added mozzarella cheese and pepperoni to my stuffed chicken. Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings like cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or banana peppers.
  • Seasoning - Salt, pepper, and garlic powder add flavor to your chicken.
  • Pizza sauce - Use your favorite store bought brand or homemade recipe for pizza sauce.

Tips and tricks

Baking dish with chicken breasts.

Chicken quantity - Depending on the size of your chicken, you may want to use 2, 3, or 4 chicken breasts for this recipe. I used two large, 10-ounce chicken breasts which is enough to feed four people when sliced in half.

Preparing chicken breasts - Butterfly your chicken breasts by placing one hand on top and slicing through the side of your chicken breast, leaving the opposite side intact. This creates a pocket to place your filling. If needed, use a toothpick to hold your chicken closed and prevent filling from falling out.

Cooking time may vary - The cooking time for this recipe depends entirely on the size and shape of your chicken breasts as well as the calibration of your oven. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Frequently asked questions

Chicken breast cut in half with pepperoni and cheese in the middle.
How do I prevent my chicken from turning out dry?

Chicken turns out dry from overcooking. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer instead of relying on time alone. Chicken is cooked through and safe to eat at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooked to a higher temperature will turn out dry.

I followed the recipe and my chicken was still raw in the middle! What happened?

The cooking time needed for this recipe depends entirely on the thickness of your chicken breasts and the calibration of your oven. If your chicken breasts are thicker than mine, the recipe will take a few minutes longer.

What do you serve with stuffed chicken?

Pizza stuffed chicken goes great with cheesy garlic bread and an Italian chopped salad. For a lighter addition, serve with roasted zucchini or parmesan brussels sprouts.

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Chicken topped with pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Pizza Stuffed Chicken

Pizza stuffed chicken is an easy, five ingredient meal that the entire family will love. Chicken breasts are stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then topped with pizza sauce and baked in the oven.
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time40 minutes minutes
Total Time45 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 16-20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 pepperoni slices
  • ¾ cup pizza sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Butterfly your chicken breasts by placing one hand on top and slicing through the side of your chicken breast, leaving the opposite side intact. This creates a pocket to place your filling.
  • Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides. Stuff chicken breasts with pepperoni slices and half of the mozzarella cheese. Place in a lightly greased oven-safe baking dish.
  • Top chicken breasts with pizza sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 35-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer. Cooking time will depend entirely on the thickness of your chicken breasts.

Equipment Recommendations

  • 8x8 2-Quart Glass Baking Dish
  • Emile Henry 9x13 Stoneware Baking Dish
  • Zwilling Pro Chef's Knife
  • ThermoPro Oven Meat Thermometer

Notes

  • Chicken cooking time is based entirely on the thickness of your chicken breasts and could take longer to cook through than the listed times. I highly recommend investing in an instant read thermometer to ensure your chicken turns out perfectly every time.
  • Other toppings to try: thinly sliced onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, or cooked Italian sausage.
  • Pizza sauce can be substituted with marinara or spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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