5-Ingredient Keto Pizza Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken stuffed with mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara for a flavorful low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Filling

02 - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, approximately 16 slices
04 - 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

→ Topping

05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.
03 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce into each pocket, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and a few slices of pepperoni. Reserve remaining sauce and cheese for topping.
04 - Secure the edges of the chicken breasts with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with oil if desired.
06 - Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
07 - Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with leftover mozzarella and all the Parmesan.
08 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove toothpicks, let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like pizza night without the guilt or the carbs weighing you down afterward.
  • The whole meal comes together in under 40 minutes, which is a lifesaver on chaotic evenings when you're genuinely hungry.
  • Your family will actually ask for seconds, and no one will realize it's keto-friendly until you tell them.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry before searing or you'll end up steaming it instead of browning it, which changes the whole texture and flavor.
  • An oven-safe skillet is genuinely essential here because moving the pan from stovetop to oven is what makes this recipe so elegant and hands-off.
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold chicken straight from the fridge, so pull it out about 15 minutes before you start cooking.
  • The moment you see the cheese starting to bubble around the edges of the skillet in the oven is your signal to pull it out; that's when everything is perfect and nothing is overdone.
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