Description
This Homemade Chicken Parmesan Pizza Delight combines the crispy, flavorful breaded chicken with classic Italian seasonings and cheeses on a perfectly baked pizza crust. It’s an easy yet impressive dish that brings the beloved flavors of chicken Parmesan to your pizza night, offering a savory, cheesy, and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Pounded thin for even cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (For seasoning the chicken)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground for flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (A mix of herbs like basil and oregano)
- 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs (For coating the chicken)
- 1 large Egg (For binding the breadcrumbs)
Pizza Base & Toppings
- 1 12-inch Pre-made Pizza Dough (Base for the pizza)
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce (Store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (For topping the pizza)
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (For added flavor)
- To taste Fresh Basil Leaves (Optional, for garnish)
- Olive oil (For frying the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up, ensuring a hot surface for a crisp crust.
- Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to about half an inch thick for even cooking. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Bread Chicken: Set up a breading station with a bowl of beaten egg and another with seasoned breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast first into the egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape. Transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ready for toppings.
- Add Sauce and Chicken: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the pizza dough. Arrange the sliced, cooked chicken breasts over the sauce to distribute flavor evenly.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce to create a rich, cheesy topping.
- Bake Pizza: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and the crust turns golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts thinly helps them cook evenly and quickly, preventing dryness.
- You can use homemade marinara sauce for enhanced freshness and flavor.
- If you do not have a pizza stone, a baking sheet preheated in the oven works well for crust crispiness.
- Fresh basil adds a bright finishing touch but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before frying chicken to achieve a golden, crispy crust without soaking up excess oil.
- Leftover pizza can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
