Description
An easy, satisfying low-carb meal that layers marinara, melty cheese, and pepperoni inside juicy chicken breasts for a pizza-flavored dinner with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (approximately 16 slices)
- 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce into each pocket, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and a few slices of pepperoni. Reserve remaining sauce and cheese for topping.
- Secure the edges of the chicken breasts with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with oil if desired.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with leftover mozzarella and all the Parmesan.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove toothpicks, let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve hot.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before stuffing and searing. Don’t overfill the pockets to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 434
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 63g
- Cholesterol: 100mg