Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Traybake combines juicy chicken, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni for a low-carb pizza-style dinner. Easy to make, high in protein, and packed with bold flavor.
📝 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken Base
2 lbs chicken breast or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
🍅 Pizza Layer
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pepperoni slices
½ cup mushrooms or bell peppers (optional)
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
🌿 Finishing
Fresh basil or parsley
Grated parmesan (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Bake chicken for 15–18 minutes until nearly cooked.
Remove and spread marinara sauce over chicken.
Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and optional veggies.
Bake another 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil 1–2 minutes for crispy pepperoni edges.
Garnish with fresh basil.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25–30 mins
Total Time: ~40 mins
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 520
Protein: 48g
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 32g
