One Pan Pizza Chicken Casserole Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most epic pizza-chicken casserole of your life!
Who says you can’t have pizza and chicken in one delicious dish? Not us We’re diving into the world of one-pan wonders, and this recipe is the ultimate game-changer.
Imagine a juicy chicken breast, pounded to perfection, topped with a medley of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds do the happy dance. We’re talking crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, seasonings, and a blend of melted cheeses that will make your heart sing.
But wait, there’s more We’re adding the perfect pizza toppings to this masterpiece: pepperoni, black olives, and green bell peppers. It’s a match made in heaven, folks!
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking and make this pizza-chicken casserole a reality!
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). While that’s heating up, let’s get started on our masterpiece.
Spread half of the crushed tomatoes over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add a pinch of salt, a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, and stir to combine. It’s like a flavor bomb just waiting to happen!
Lay the chicken breasts on top of the tomatoes, seasoning them with the remaining salt and pepper. Don’t be shy – you want that chicken to be nice and seasoned!
Now it’s time to add the toppings. Cover the chicken with the remaining crushed tomatoes, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. It’s like a pizza party in a pan!
Top it all off with shredded Italian blend cheese, sliced pepperoni, black olives, and diced green bell peppers. It’s a colorful, flavorful masterpiece that will make your taste buds do the happy dance!
Bake this beauty in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
And that’s it Your pizza-chicken casserole is ready to devour. Serve it with a simple salad and some crusty bread, and you’ve got a meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2. Spread half of the crushed tomatoes over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3. Add a pinch of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the tomatoes and stir to combine.
- 4. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the tomatoes, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- 5. Cover the chicken with the remaining crushed tomatoes and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- 6. Sprinkle with the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- 7. Top with shredded Italian blend cheese, sliced pepperoni, black olives, and diced green bell peppers.
- 8. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 9. Serve with a simple salad and some crusty bread.
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