Baked Pizza Chicken
This Baked Pizza Chicken delivers 27g protein and 279 calories per serving — a flavored preparation that prevents prep monotony without derailing macros. Batch-preps 4 servings in minimal time on the stovetop, supporting compliance on long prep weeks. Works for anyone needing variety while maintaining consistent daily protein intake.
Ingredients
- •Italian seasoning(15g)
- •1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- •1/8 tsp salt ($0.01)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(302g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Pizza Sauce, Canned(60g)
- •Cheese, Mozzarella, Fresh(113g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Turkey pepperoni(32g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a small bowl, stir together the Italian seasoning blend, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil.
- 2Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent splatter. Use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 3/4-inch thick. Cut each chicken breast in half to make two equal sized pieces.
- 3Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish or on a baking sheet, making sure they have at least an inch of space around them. Spread the oil and herb mixture over the surface of each piece of chicken.
- 4Bake the chicken in the fully preheated 400ºF oven for 15 minutes. While the chicken in baking, slice the mozzarella.
- 5After 15 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Spread 1 Tbsp pizza sauce over the surface of each piece. Next top each piece with about 1oz. mozzarella and two slices of pepperoni.
- 6Return the chicken to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes more, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF. Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
279
calories
27g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 5.7g
- Sodium
- 373 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.0g
4 servings per batch · ~138g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Baked Pizza Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 279 calories with 17g fat and only 4g carbs. The very low carbohydrate content makes this a lean option for keeping calories controlled while maintaining protein intake.
How long does Baked Pizza Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop produces 4 servings in minimal time, making it suitable for rapid batch cooking. You can prepare this entire recipe faster than ordering takeout pizza.
Is Baked Pizza Chicken good for fat loss?
At 279 calories and 27g protein per serving, this is an efficient choice for cutting phases where calorie density matters. The minimal carbs (4g) and controlled fat (17g) mean you have room to add vegetables or other toppings without derailing your deficit.
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