Low Carb Pizza Chicken is topped with pizza sauce, two cheeses, and crisp pepperoni slices—pure Italian comfort in a low-carb, keto-friendly dish.
Enjoying Italian flavors on a low-carb diet is easy with this Pizza Chicken: succulent chicken breasts covered in thickened pizza sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan, and pepperoni that crisps as it broils. This gluten-free, keto-friendly meal delivers the comfort of pizza without the carbs.
I’m a fan of any dish with a generous layer of melted cheese. Combining shredded mozzarella with grated Parmesan gives a great balance of stretch and savory flavor.
Why you’ll love Low Carb Pizza Chicken
- Quick and simple to prepare—most of the time is hands-off while it bakes.
- Loaded with gooey, melty cheese.
- Family-friendly—kids usually love it.
- Pair it with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers reheat well for easy lunches or dinners.
- Pepperoni crisps on top, adding a satisfying crunch and intense flavor.
One important step: simmer the pizza sauce with tomato paste until it thickens. This concentrates the flavors and prevents excess moisture while baking. You can prepare the sauce a day or two ahead to save time.
More Low Carb Dinners:
- Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak Casserole
- Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
- Buffalo Stuffed Chicken
Low Carb Pizza Chicken
Low Carb Pizza Chicken is topped with pizza sauce, two kinds of cheese, and pepperoni slices for a satisfying, low-carb dinner.
Main Course
American
keto, low carb
12 minutes
28 minutes
4
322 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce, use a sugar-free sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 pepperoni slices
Instructions
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Combine pizza sauce and tomato paste in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Season the chicken with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and brown the chicken briefly on both sides.
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Spread half the thickened pizza sauce in a casserole dish large enough for the chicken.
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Place the browned chicken in the dish and cover with the remaining sauce.
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Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
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Return to the oven and broil 3–5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and pepperoni is crisp. Serve hot.
Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and can vary based on brands, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.
