5-Ingredient Keto Pizza Chicken (Printable)

Chicken breasts filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara, baked perfectly for a quick low-carb meal.

# What you 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

# How to make it:

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

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgently like pizza night but keeps you solidly in ketosis without a trace of guilt.
  • You'll have dinner on the table faster than you can order takeout, which honestly changes everything on a busy day.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step—it makes an enormous difference in texture and flavor, sealing the outside so the chicken stays juicy while the inside cooks through.
  • Check your marinara sauce label because regular versions often hide carbs that blow right through your daily keto limit, so sugar-free really matters here.
03 -
  • A meat thermometer is your best friend here because guessing whether chicken is done is how accidents happen—invest in a cheap instant-read one and check at the thickest point for guaranteed results.
  • If your pepperoni starts to curl and crisp up at the edges in the oven, that's exactly what you want—it means you're creating texture and concentrated flavor rather than soggy slices.
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