Baked Pizza Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 4 oz. fresh mozzarella
• 8 slices pepperoni

Directions

1. Set your oven to 400ºF. Combine the Italian seasoning blend, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl, stirring until the seasonings are evenly mixed into the oil.
2. Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board, then place plastic wrap over the top so things stay tidy while you work. With a mallet or rolling pin, flatten the chicken until it is evenly thick, about 3/4-inch. Slice each breast in half so you have 2 similar pieces from each one.
3. Arrange the chicken in a shallow baking dish or on a baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch of room around each piece. Spoon the seasoned oil over the tops of the chicken and spread it across the surface.
4. Slide the chicken into the fully heated 400ºF oven and bake for 15 minutes. While it cooks, cut the mozzarella into slices.
5. When the 15 minutes are up, take the chicken out of the oven. Add 1 Tbsp pizza sauce to the top of each piece, then finish each one with about 1oz. mozzarella and 2 slices of pepperoni.
6. Put the chicken back in the oven for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Take it out of the oven and serve.