Calories: 420 kcal
Prep Time: Ten mins
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Course: Dinner / Main
- Diet: Keto / Low-Carb / Gluten-Free
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Skillet
- Knife
- Spatula
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 without bone and skin chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
- One tsp. Italian seasonin
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16–20 slices of pepperoni
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- One tsp. garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We can slice the chicken into equal pieces to cook the chicken evenly. The chicken will cook through without becoming dry by doing this.
KETO MARINARA SAUCE:
- We can use a keto-friendly, sugar-free marinara sauce to keep the carbohydrates low. Make sure to read the labels of store-bought marinara sauces because many of them have additional sugar.
SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We can use the fresh, shredded mozzarella to make the tastiest, melting, gooey topping. You can also add provolone or Parmesan cheese for extra taste.
PEPPERONI:
- We can choose uncured or nitrate-free varieties to keep pepperoni as clean as possible for the keto diet. You can also use chicken or turkey pepperoni for a lower-fat option.
SEASONING:
- You can change the Italian seasoning or add additions like garlic powder for more taste or crushed red pepper flakes for spice to create a unique flavor profile.
INSTRUCTION:
- Turn the oven on to 400°F.
- We can use Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to season chicken breasts.
- We can warm the the olive oil in a pan on moderate-high heat to sear the chicken.
- Add chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cover with marinara, and then cover with a layer of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni pieces.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese are melted and bubbling and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- We can top the pizza with parsley or basil and we can serve the pizza warm.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 420 kcal
Total Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 43g
Fat: 24g
Sodium: 860mg
Potassium: 620mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1.1mg
Vitamin A: 750 IU
