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Pizza Chicken

July 19, 2018 by Samantha
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This Pizza Chicken is an easy chicken recipe for dinner. Packed with vegetables and delicious pizza flavour, this cheesy topped chicken thigh recipe is a family favourite.

Pizza Chicken on white plates

PIZZA Chicken friends! Basically, the most luscious and delicious sauce with cheesy chicken in it. Or, how it went down over here, dinner inhaled in about 5 minutes flat by all 5 of us.

This is an easy chicken recipe for dinner that can be simply served with lightly dressed greens and bread (or frozen fries if you’d prefer). Toss into a baguette for a saucy sandwich that’s loaded with chicken and hidden veggies.

Pizza Chicken in a cast iron skillet

Sneaky vegetables? You got it! I used my favourite Tomato Basil Sauce from The Soup Solution which already has a ton of vegetables in it, but I added some extra onion, carrot and garlic for that kick of vegetables that go virtually unnoticed.

AND, The Soup Solution is generously offering $10 off all orders with the promo code “MYKITCHENLOVE10” for the month of July 2018. Go get soupy and saucy peeps!

The Soup Solution is a great local business that offers quality frozen soups and sauces … made with FRESH ingredients. We have yet to try a soup or sauce that we haven’t loved. Is this an affiliated link? No, but my friend Gayle runs the show over there and it’s great to support good people, doing good things.

I highly recommend grabbing some soups and sauces to stock up on for last minute dinners (and that pesky back to school time is already lingering) or for family/friends who might need some quality nourishing food in the freezer (new parents, transitions, etc.).

Pizza Chicken on white plates

More easy chicken recipes for dinner:

  • 4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner
  • One Pot Chicken and Rice with Vegetables and Dill
  • Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee
  • Slow Cooker Thai Tomato Chicken and Broccoli
  • Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes and Broccoli 3-Ways
  • Mango Lemongrass Chicken Wraps
  • One Pot Herb and Garlic Chicken Pasta

Pizza Chicken in a cast iron skillet

5 from 3 votes
Pizza Chicken in a cast iron skillet
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Pizza Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This Pizza Chicken is an easy chicken recipe for dinner. Packed with vegetables and delicious pizza flavour, this cheesy topped chicken thigh recipe is a family favourite.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken thigh, easy chicken dinner, pizza chicken
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 4-6 medium chicken thighs (skin on and bone in)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow (cooking) onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 500 ml tomato sauce
  • 6 medium fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 100 grams bocconcini or fresh mozzarella, sliced
Instructions
  1. Heat a large heavy skillet (such as cast iron or stainless steel) with a lid over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from fridge and season with salt and pepper on both sides. 

  2. Place chicken skin side down and cook for 3-5 minutes or until skin is brown and starting to crisp. Flip and quickly brown the underside (the thighs are fully cooking here this part is to brown them).

  3. Remove chicken and place on a plate. Immediately add onion and carrot to to pan, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. 

  4. Add garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant. Add tomato sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and add chicken back to skillet. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. 

  5. Place cheese on top of each chicken thigh and cook until cheese is melted. (Alternatively, broil on high for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and browned)

  6. Sprinkle basil over dish. 

Enjoy! xo

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About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. Martyn

    July 20, 2018 at 2:56 am

    5 stars
    I love chicken and I love pizza so this sounds like the perfect combination! I am really intrigued at the flavour and think ill have to try this one evening 🙂 Your pictures are also incredible

    Reply
    • Samantha

      July 20, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you so much! The sauce flavours are not to be missed!

      Reply
  2. Gayle McLeod

    July 23, 2018 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    Looks super tasty Sam! My kiddos are excited for this one to hit our table. They are pizza-crazy and I love that all the flavours are here without actually being pizza! Well done, m’dear! Thanks for such a creative family-friendly meal ❤️

    Reply
    • Samantha

      July 23, 2018 at 8:32 am

      My pleasure! Thanks for having a quality product I love serving my fam jam 🙂

      Reply
  3. Isadora Guidoni

    July 25, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    I’m impressed with this recipe to tell the truth. It’s so delicious!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      July 25, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      Awesome! Such great news!

      Reply

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