Pizza Chicken
This Pizza Chicken packs 63g protein and 497 calories per serving — one of the leanest high-protein dinner options available. Four servings cook on the stovetop in quick prep time, allowing rapid batch cooking for your weekly rotation. Hit your protein targets while staying in a deficit, whether you're cutting or maintaining.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Italian seasoning(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Cheese, Fontina(120g)
- •Turkey pepperoni(48g)
- •Basil, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- 2Season the chicken 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sprinkling both sides.
- 3In a large, heavy-bottomed, and ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Once hot, add the chicken breasts, top side down, and let cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the surface is golden brown. Flip and brown the other side. Remove to a plate (the chicken does not need to be cooked through).
- 4Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Sauté until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let cook until very fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 6Pour in the pasta sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7Nestle the chicken back into the sauce.
- 8Sprinkle the Stella Fontinella Cheese over the top of the chicken.
- 9Arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
- 10Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the chicken registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear (my smaller breasts were done closer to the 15-minute mark; larger ones may need longer).
- 11Sprinkle with fresh basil and enjoy hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
497
calories
63g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 8.5g
- Sodium
- 615 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
4 servings per batch · ~285g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pizza Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 63g of protein and 497 calories with 24g fat and only 4g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios available, making it exceptional for hitting daily protein targets.
How long does Pizza Chicken take to prep?
Pizza Chicken is classified as quick prep and yields 4 servings per batch on the stovetop. This means you can have four ready-to-eat high-protein meals prepared in a single session.
Is Pizza Chicken good for fat loss?
At 497 calories and 63g protein per serving with minimal carbs, Pizza Chicken is built for fat loss phases where you need to maintain muscle while in a caloric deficit. The high protein-to-calorie ratio keeps you full while protecting lean mass.
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