Low Carb Pizza Chicken is topped with pizza sauce, two kinds of cheese, and pepperoni slices for a burst of Italian flavor.
Enjoy the flavors of pizza without the carbs. This Low Carb Pizza Chicken pairs a rich, thickened pizza sauce with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, finished with crisped pepperoni. It’s comforting, family-friendly, gluten-free, and fits a keto lifestyle.
Two cheeses—creamy mozzarella and savory Parmesan—create a satisfying, gooey topping that’s hard to resist. The pepperoni crisps as it broils, adding texture and concentrated flavor that makes the dish feel indulgent while staying low in carbohydrates.
Why you’ll love this Low Carb Pizza Chicken
- Quick and easy to prepare—just a short hands-on time and about 25 minutes in the oven.
- Generous amount of melted cheese for a comforting finish.
- Kid-friendly and family-approved.
- Serves as a complete meal with a simple side salad.
- Reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
- Pepperoni crisps under the broiler, pairing perfectly with the melted cheeses.
Simmering the pizza sauce with tomato paste is an important step. It concentrates the flavor and thickens the sauce so it doesn’t become watery 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 burst of Italian flavor.
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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Mix the pizza sauce and tomato paste in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Season the chicken with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Brown the chicken briefly on both sides.
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Spread half of the prepared pizza sauce in a casserole dish large enough for the chicken breasts.
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Place the chicken in the dish and spoon the remaining sauce over the top.
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Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the chicken.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
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Return to the oven and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is crisp. Serve hot.
Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and can vary based on brands, measurements, and cooking methods.
