Pizza Chicken
Fancy an Italian-American twist on your usual chicken breast? This Pizza Chicken is just the dish. Made by baking juicy chicken breast in a marinara sauce — with tasty tropical toppings — it has all the deliciousness of a Hawaiian slice, without the crust.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories307
- Carbs13g
- Protein41g
- Fat6.7g
- Saturates3.5g
- Sugars11g
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Bored of your usual chicken breast? We’ve added an Italian-American twist! This Pizza Chicken is made by baking juicy chicken breast in a marinara sauce — with tasty tropical toppings — it has all the deliciousness of a Hawaiian slice, without the crust. Look familiar? It’s actually the cover star from our first-ever magazine! If you’d rather cook from a book, order it online and get your hands on 30 additional recipes too!
One of the main reasons we love this dish is because it’s so simple to make. The rich and garlicky tomato sauce that forms the base can be mixed in less than five minutes. Then all you need to do is pour the sauce over your chicken, and add the finishing layer of cheddar, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, ham, and pineapple. Or if you’re someone who thinks pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza (we know it can be quite controversial!), feel free to choose your own toppings!
You can add anything you like — black olives, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers. If you’re calorie counting and getting creative with your toppings, just remember to account for any additions or differences.
What diets is this Pizza Chicken suitable for?
This Pizza Chicken can easily be made gluten-free — simply switch the ham out for a gluten-free version. It can also be made dairy-free if you swap the cheddar and mozzarella for dairy-free options.
As always — be sure to take extra care when cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Pizza Chicken?
This is a store cupboard-friendly recipe, so it’s possible that you might even have a few of the ingredients at home already. If not, all of the ingredients can be found on your local supermarket’s shelves.
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How many calories are in this Pizza Chicken?
There are 307 calories in this Pizza Chicken recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. This includes the side salad accompaniment — a crisp, low-calorie contrast to the cheesiness of your main dish.
This Pizza Chicken is perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet — and it fits well with any one of the major diet plans, like Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, this figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) per day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can learn more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190ºC fan.
Step 2
Pour the passata into your ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the garlic granules, onion granules, and Italian herbs – then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Give it a good stir.
Step 3
Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the tomato sauce mixture. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the chicken in an even layer, then add the cherry tomato halves – cut side up.
Step 4
Scatter over the ham, pineapple, and mozzarella, then place in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes – or until the chicken is cooked through, shows no sign of pinkness, and the juices run clear. When your dish is ready, the cheese should be melted and lightly golden. Scatter with basil leaves, and serve.
What could I serve with this Pizza Chicken?
This Pizza Chicken pairs well with a salad or greens. Or if you want to turn it into a fakeaway, you could opt for fries instead.
How do you know when Pizza Chicken is cooked?
You’ll know your Pizza Chicken is ready when the chicken shows no sign of pinkness and the juices run clear. The cheesy topping will also be melted and lightly golden.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and whoever you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Pizza Chicken in the fridge?
Once cooked, you can store any excess Pizza Chicken or leftovers in your fridge for 1-2 days. Remember to leave any leftovers to cool before popping them in the fridge in an airtight container.
Can I freeze Pizza Chicken?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Cool quickly, then divide into portions, and freeze in individual freezer-proof containers.
- Add a label telling you the name of the recipe and the date you’re stashing portions in the freezer.
- Defrost overnight in the fridge, then cover and reheat in the microwave until piping hot throughout.
- Once defrosted, Pizza Chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
How do I reheat Pizza Chicken?
From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely fitting lid, and reheat in the microwave until piping hot throughout.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, then heat covered in the microwave until piping hot throughout.
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Pizza Chicken
Bored of your usual chicken breast? We've added an Italian-American twist! This Pizza Chicken is made by baking juicy chicken breast in a marinara sauce — with tasty tropical toppings — it has all the deliciousness of a Hawaiian slice, without the crust.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 307
- Carbs 13G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190ºC fan.
- Pour the passata into your ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the garlic granules, onion granules, and Italian herbs – then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Give it a good stir.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the tomato sauce mixture. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the chicken in an even layer, then add the cherry tomato halves – cut side up.
- Scatter over the ham, pineapple, and mozzarella, then place in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes – or until the chicken is cooked through, shows no sign of pinkness, and the juices run clear. When your dish is ready, the cheese should be melted and lightly golden. Scatter with basil leaves, and serve.
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