Pizza Stuffed Chicken quickly became one of the most requested recipes by my kids and I love it because it’s low carb and super easy prep. This low carb chicken recipe is ready in about 45 minutes with just a few minutes of hands on time!
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One of my biggest struggles when I first started eating low carb was ‘WHAT DO I FEED MY FAMILY?’
I certainly didn’t have the time or desire to cook my husband and kids one meal and myself another. Plus, in the beginning, it was extra tough for me to be around all my old carb-laden favorites.
It didn’t take long before I learned to create low carb recipes that my whole family enjoyed.
This pizza stuffed chicken is one of those recipes! What kid doesn’t love pizza?!
We top ours off with pepperoni, but feel free to get creative and top with your favorite pizza toppings. The sky is the limit!
Serve your pizza stuffed chicken breasts with a side salad topped off with the best ranch dressing recipe or my homemade Italian dressing.
Ingredient Notes:
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Chicken Breast – You’ll need each breast to be about 6-8 ounces in size. You’ll cut a pocket into each one so they’ll need to be large enough for stuffing.
Seasoning – I’m using a mix of garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. You could add some red pepper flakes if you want to add a spicy kick!
Avocado Oil – For drizzling on the chicken with the seasoning. You can use a different type of oil if you need to.
Cheese – Plenty of grated mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese are key here. I think they make the perfect mixture but you can switch this up and use different varieties of cheese if you have a preference!
Pepperoni – My favorite pizza topping! It’s also conveniently sized for stuffing the chicken which doesn’t have a lot of space. You can certainly use other toppings here if you can fit them into the chicken.
Pizza Sauce – I prefer Rao’s Pizza Sauce! And pretty much every other sauce they make too. It tastes great and doesn’t have any added sugars so it is keto friendly!
Parsley – For garnish, we just like how it looks. 😉
- Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Everyone loves chicken and this succulent chicken breast is oozing with melted mozzarella cheese. What’s not to love?
- Guilt-Free Indulgence: Indulge in the cheesy, saucy goodness of pizza without compromising your low carb goals. This recipe proves that you can have your pizza and eat it too, all while staying on track with your health journey.
- Cheese Lover’s Dream: Embrace the velvety embrace of gooey mozzarella cheese, perfectly nestled within tender chicken. The cheese pulls alone will make you swoon!
- Simple Crowd Pleaser: With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a culinary masterpiece that looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare.
- Family-Friendly Feast: Whether you’re cooking for yourself or a hungry family, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that bridges the gap between comfort food and wholesome nutrition, ensuring smiles all around the dinner table.
- Weeknight Wonder: Short on time? No problem! This recipe fits seamlessly into your busy schedule, providing a quick and satisfying dinner solution that doesn’t skimp on taste or health benefits.
How To Make Pizza Stuffed Chicken:
- Prepare – To start, you’ll want to slice a little pocket into the side of your chicken breasts. Sounds complicated, but watch the video at the side of the screen to see just how easy it is!
- Seasoning – Drizzle your cut chicken with olive or avocado oil and then season with a bit of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Stuff – Fill the pocket in the chicken breast with mozzarella and pepperoni, top the chicken with some low sugar pizza sauce, more cheese, and more pepperoni.
- Bake – Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve – We sprinkle our chicken with fresh parsley before serving and then we dig in. This pizza stuffed chicken is seriously a favorite around here!
FAQ’s:
You can keep any leftover pizza stuffed chicken stored in the fridge in an airtight container for about 3 days. It can be reheated in the oven.
Sure! But keep in mind there isn’t much room to work with here. Any pizza topping you like would be fine if you can fit it.
Love low carb chicken recipes?
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Check out my keto chicken Parmesan for an easy weeknight dinner.
My avocado chicken salad and teriyaki chicken stir fry make great lunches.
And this lemon chicken recipe is a hit with dinner guests, whether they’re carb lovers or not!
MORE KETO PIZZA RECIPES!
- Cauliflower Crust Pizza
- Fathead Pizza Dough
- Chicken Crust Pizza
- Air Fryer Crustless Pizza Recipe
- Cheeseburger Pizza
- Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
Pizza Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated mozzarella divided
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Drizzle both sides of the chicken with oil and season with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
- Place 1/4 cup of mozzarella in the pocket of each chicken breast. Add 4 slices of pepperoni over the cheese.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the pizza sauce. Spread the sauce out to cover the tops of the chicken.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Top with the Parmesan and remaining pepperoni slices.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Michelle says
Hi!
If I were to add toppings to this (e.g., green pepper, red onion, mushrooms), would I add them raw or sauteed first?
Karly Campbell says
I think they’ll cook fine in the oven if you add them raw.
Jennifer Jenkins says
Can u make this ahead of time?
Karly Campbell says
Yep, these would be great for making ahead.
Ellen Salvaggio says
Hi Karly, This was sooo good. My husband, who once owned an Italian restaurant , loved it ! The only thing I did different was: I chopped up the pepperoni before mixing it with the shredded mozzarella. That way I was able to get more pepperoni flavor throughout the stuffing. Great recipe! Thanks!
Karly Campbell says
Sounds like a great idea! Thanks, Ellen!
Brenda says
The whole family loved this dish! I’m the primary cook and the primary follower of keto in our house, but everyone agreed these were delicious! I thought I’d have leftovers, as my kids (6, 9, and 12) usually only eat half portions at dinnertime, but these disappeared. I’ll have to make 6 next time! I also love how easy it is to personalize these, two kids don’t like pepperoni (I KNOW!) so I just left it out of one for them. I think you could just as easily add sauteed peppers or mushrooms or whatever you feel like to mix it up.
Karly Campbell says
So glad these were a hit with the family! 🙂
Cheri says
Does the recipe for the pizza stuffed chicken work well using a crockpot? I have a large family with four adults. This looks amazing.
Karly Campbell says
Hi Cheri! I’ve only made this in the oven. I’m not sure how well it would work in a crockpot. I think the sauce and cheese would slide right off due to all the steam in a crockpot.
Charlotte Sorrell says
wow who misses pizza when you have this!!!
Janet says
Those recipes are great because they can be served to the whole family, without having to cook two meals. Would have liked the print out for the cabbage lasagna too though.