Winner, winner chicken dinner! Indulge in a delicious chicken dish with a pizza twist with lots of cheese and fresh basil. Easy and amazing. Great for a busy weeknight or weekend.
Skillet Pizza Chicken
Winner, winner chicken dinner! Indulge in a delicious chicken dish with a pizza twist with lots of cheese and fresh basil. Easy and amazing. Great for a busy weeknight or weekend.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt & ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil. Season chicken with Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste. Transfer to a large skillet.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook, until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- Add garlic to the same skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano and parsley. Season with Kosher salt and ground pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Stir occasionally.
- Transfer chicken back to skillet. Top with mozzarella and mini pepperoni.
- Place into oven. Broil until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
