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

This 30-minute recipe combines two fan-favorites: easy chicken casseroles and pizza!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon I talian seasoning, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Spread 1/2 of the crushed tomatoes over the bottom of a 9×13-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. Lay chicken on top of tomatoes and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
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. Top with pepperoni, black olives, and peppers.
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.