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Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Skillet is a quick and delicious recipe that combines juicy cooked chicken breasts with classic pizza toppings like tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and fresh basil. This one-pan dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner and can be prepared in about 15 minutes, delivering all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza in a protein-packed skillet meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3-4 cooked chicken breasts
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
  • 8-10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oil (if using uncooked chicken)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: If using uncooked chicken breasts, heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook without moving them for 6-7 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  2. Prepare the Skillet Base: Spread half of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of the skillet. Arrange the cooked chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Then, drizzle the remaining tomato sauce over the chicken to coat it well.
  3. Add Toppings: Lay the sliced mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken breasts. Follow by placing the thinly sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese. Add any additional pizza toppings if desired.
  4. Melt Cheese and Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes, or until the sauce begins to bubble and the cheese melts thoroughly. For a bubbly, browned cheese finish, optionally place the skillet under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top, and serve immediately to enjoy a warm, cheesy, pepperoni pizza-flavored chicken skillet.

Notes

  • If starting with uncooked chicken breasts, ensure they are cooked fully before adding the sauce and toppings.
  • You can customize the toppings by adding mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers as desired.
  • Broiling is optional but adds a nice golden finish to the cheese.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor; dried basil is not recommended for garnishing in this recipe.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/pepperoni-pizza-chicken-skillet-recipe/