Pizza Chicken Is Our New Favorite One-Pan Weeknight Dinner Casserole

Pizza Chicken Is Our New Favorite One-Pan Weeknight Dinner Casserole

from allrecipes.com
Entree
30 min
4 servings
480 kcal / serving

Find out how easy it is to make this simple, delicious, weeknight one-pan meal that combines two favorites: chicken casserole and pizza.

Ingredients

  • 1can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoononion powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning, divided
  • 1 ½ poundschicken breast, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • ⅛ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cupshredded italian blend cheese
  • ¼ cupsliced pepperoni
  • 1can sliced black olives
  • ¼ cupdiced green bell pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Spread 1/2 of the crushed tomatoes over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Lay chicken on top of tomatoes and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Cover chicken with remaining crushed tomatoes then drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning over everything, then cover with cheese.

  5. 5

    Top with pepperoni, black olives, and peppers.

  6. 6

    Bake until cheese is bubbling and melted and chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.