Name: Sheet Pan Pizza Chicken
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; nonstick cooking spray; 2 cups marinara sauce; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 cup pepperoni

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Sheet Pan Pizza Chicken

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Ingredients

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Sheet Pan Pizza Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts(about 6 oz. each)

nonstick cooking spray

2 cups marinara sauce

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese(sliced 1/8 inch thick)

1 cup pepperonisliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap or parchment paper and roll or pound them to 1/2-inch thickness.

Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the chicken breasts on the pan.

Bake the chicken on middle rack of oven for 15 minutes.

Open the oven and flip the chicken over. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, top with the mozzarella, and arrange the pepperoni over everything. Continue baking until the cheese is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before plating. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken for Even Cooking 🔨
Gently pound boneless chicken breasts to a uniform ¾-inch thickness to ensure they cook evenly and prevent dry edges while waiting for thicker centers to finish.
Pat Dry Before Saucing 🧻
Pat the cooked chicken completely dry with paper towels before adding marinara sauce and cheese to prevent soggy bottoms and allow proper browning of the mozzarella.
Fresh Mozzarella at the End ⏱️
Add fresh mozzarella in the final 2-3 minutes of baking rather than at the start, so it melts gently without becoming rubbery or browning too much.
Crispy Pepperoni Technique 🍕
Pre-cook pepperoni slices for 2-3 minutes on a separate pan before assembly to render the fat and achieve crispy edges that won't turn soggy on the sheet pan.
Use an Instant-Read Thermometer 🌡️
Check chicken internal temperature at 165°F for food safety while avoiding overcooking, which is especially important since the sauce and cheese continue cooking after removal from heat.