I think that most of us can agree that the best part of a pizza is the toppings, so why not use a chicken breast instead of a pizza base for a protein packed meal. Who doesn’t want pizza after a workout? These Pizza Chicken Breasts are perfect.
There is so much that you can do with chicken breasts and they make a relatively cheap and healthy addition to any meal. It can be easy to get in to a rut with cooking them the same way, so why not try these pizza chicken breasts.
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Happy September everyone!!! Whilst October is usually my favourite month, I am guessing that October is going to be pretty uncomfortable for me with baby due very early November, so I have decided that this year September will be my favourite month. We are starting to say goodbye to summer (it was nice whilst it lasted) and we can start thinking about all things apple, pumpkin, cosy and comforting. Whilst this recipe doesn’t include apple or pumpkin (oh, but I do have some treats for you lined up when it comes to those), it falls under the category of cosy and comforting.
There are some staples that we always buy when we go shopping. Avocados (obviously), feta (again, that was pretty obvious), milk, berries, eggs, sweet potatoes, lettuce and chicken breasts. We use chicken breasts in so many of our meals, like salads, tacos, pasta, curries, but it can be easy to do the same thing over and over again with them. Seeing as they are such a staple, I have been coming up with new ways to use them and these pizza chicken breasts soon became a favourite.
Something else we always have in the kitchen is some kind of cheese and a stack of Cirio products, so this recipe kind of made itself, as when you have cheese and tomatoes, you make something pizza related! I am a big fan of making anything in to a form of pizza, so it’s almost like this was destiny. Pizza destiny!
The great thing about the Cirio Passata that was used to top these chicken breasts, is that it lasts open in the fridge for about 3 days, so as you only need a few tablespoons for this recipe, you can keep it to use on a billion different things (literally). This passata has an unmistakable consistency, texture and body to bring a thick, textured Passata that you can literally pick up with a fork, so it’s not runny like the tasteless cheap stuff. Their “finest quality tomatoes are picked at their ripest and passed through a sieve with large holes to create an authentic Italian Passata just like a traditional homemade recipes that burst with the taste of fresh tomatoes! It’s the original and the best!”
I really don’t have any trouble getting enough carbs in to my diet, quite the opposite really, but I do struggle with protein sometimes because I don’t eat a lot of meat. I know there are TONS of veggie proteins out there, but not many that baby bump is on board with. But chicken really is packed with protein and one chicken breast really boosts my protein quota for the day.
Join me in getting excited for all things autumn and ease yourself in to comfort food with these easy pizza chicken breasts. Hold on tight because the super comfort food recipes are coming!
Pizza Chicken Breasts Ingredients – Serves 2:
– 2 medium chicken breasts
– 4 tbsp Cirio Passata
– 1 handful of spinach, chopped
– 30g mature cheddar cheese, grated
– o.5 tsp garlic granules
– A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
– 0.5 tsp dried oregano
– 4 green olives, sliced
Method:
1) Firstly, put the chicken breasts in a preheated oven at 190C/400F for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
2) Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the Cirio Passata, chopped spinach, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper.
3) Once the chicken breasts are cooked, top with the passata mix and then sprinkle over the cheese and olives.
4) Finally, put under the grill for around 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and crispy.
Nutritional Information – Per Chicken Breast:
Calories: 243
Fat: 9
Carbs: 2
Protein: 36
Fibre: 1
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 4
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**This Pizza Chicken Breasts recipe was commissioned by Cirio, however, all opinions are my own**
Pat C.Wilson says
I really love your creative idea xD this is full of nutrition that all of us need for a meal. my kids also love chicken breast so much, this will be a nice dinner for them. thanks for sharing this, have a nice day!
Michelle Murray says
I make these a lot with the boys. Simple but delicious
Jodie says
Oh my gosh these are so cute!!! What a unique idea.
Andy Atari says
Interesting recipe! I’ll certainly try this out. I’ve been running out of ideas on how to make chicken breast really interesting. 🙂
Daniella Keating says
This looks so delicious! I need to try it.
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Leanne says
Pizza is my favourite meal. I have it several times a week (yes I know that’s bad) so this is the perfect recipie for me. I will Def be trying it out!
Theresa says
What a delicious idea! Love it
Lilinha says
Such a fantastic idea! I never thought of making pizzas out of chicken breasts before!
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Ali - We Made This Life says
I’m a vegetarian but these look delish, I would make them with quorn fillets, I think they would work just as well.
Melanie Edjourian says
Wow these look great, I used to make something similar years ago. Maybe I should try your version.
Maureen Hall says
First, congratulations on the baby:) Your recipes always look so good and the ones I have tried have been great and easy to do:) One question what do you serve with your main dishes, I can usually come up with a healthy main course but have trouble with sides, right now salad is not an option and in the winter fresh is not an option (sure you can relate because of living in the UK). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated;)
Fashion and Style Police says
Wow this looks very delicious. I will try it x
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com says
I love pizza. This sounds like a great alternative to the real pizza pie.
Kira says
These are so unusual! I love it! They sound so delicious!
kerry norris says
I am definitely going to give these a go! I think my daughter would really like it x
Rach @ This Italian Family says
I’ve never tried a recipe like this, but it looks SO good!
Jenni says
Oh I am loving this recipe and nice and easy for me to whip up x
GiGi Eats says
Chicken is seriously a blank canvas – it adopts ALL FLAVORS so so so well! 🙂 I love it especially for PIZZA FLAVORS like this!
Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen says
Your chicken breasts are so easy and they look so delicious. I am back from Italy and had loads of freshly made passata this year. We made a lot as there were so many tomatoes in the garden that would have gone to waste otherwise. Thank you for this beautiful recipe.
Rachel says
As someone who isn’t the biggest fan of pizza, this is my kind of pizza x
cakespy says
This is alarmingly brilliant.
Hannah says
This sounds delicious and right up my street – yum!
Platter Talk says
Hi there.Read this post yesterday & commented. Tried last night & have to say that it was delish! Trying to take off a few lbs & meals like this will help do the trick! Loved the olives blended in. Thanks!
Amanda says
This sounds incredible. I totally can’t wait to try this…and it is gluten-free!
Mads says
Yum – these look delish!
Anna @AnnaTheApple says
Yasssss, love this! You know me and protein and if I can wipe out a carb with protein than I am fully on board hehe. This sounds delicious. Chicken is a staple round mine too – just so versatile.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Looks like a pretty tasty way to season up a chicken breast. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Nikki says
Ive seen these before and always keep meaning to try them! Definetly going to give it a try this weekend!
Luci @ made by luci says
Oh I like your description of the passata! I usually do just buy the cheaper supermarket brands but I have been finding them too thin really, especially when I want to make something special.
Very inventive idea for the pizza chicken breasts!
Charlie @ The Kitchen Shed says
This is a great idea! I absolutely love olives on a pizza, and a chicken pizza sounds awesome!
Tamsin says
This is such a great idea! I could make the chicken ahead of time and just add the toppings and grill when it’s dinner time.
Natalia Helon says
I just wanted to pop back and say that we had these for dinner last night and they were really good. I made extra and chopped them up to go in salads for lunch today and I am already looking forward to it.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Chicken breast is definitely my favourite lean protein source. This pizza styled baked chicken breast recipe sounds and looks fun and delicious.
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
What a great idea Dannii. We often do chicken breasts for dinner and like you try out different recipes
Liz Mays says
I’m definitely into this recipe idea. I may have to add some jalapenos or something else for spice though!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Keep the cheese except for a dusting of parm and give me the pizza crusts, and then we are in business 😀 PS there is a business here called Protein Pizza or something like that who essentially is selling this prefrozen. Because people can’t make it themselves, lol
Rhian Westbury says
This is such a good idea to use the chicken almost like a pizza base x
The London Mum says
All delicious flavours. That looks amazing. x
Ana De- Jesus says
Oh wow this looks heavenly, I would love to make a quorn chicken version. That would be tasty!
Alison says
October is my favourite month, and it has my birthday in it as well. I didn’t realize your baby was so close – hope it arrives on time! This chicken looks lovely, great idea
Holly says
I love the low-carb aspect to this recipe! And what a fun twist on making pizza! A super healthy and delicious meal – yum!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
My kids would absolutely get behind pizza in any form they can get it. This looks delish!
Vikki Holness says
You honestly come up with the best ideas for meals, i find we tend to stick to the same ones week in week out but this looks delicious and is something my boys would enjoy so this will definitely be added to my meal planning menu! x
Sam | North East Family Fun says
Oh these look delicious (minus the olives) such a good ways to add some veg to your chicken dish x
Kirsty says
I would love some more ideas on what to do with chicken breast. We usually just roast it and have it with chips and salad. Anything with pizza sounds good though 🙂
Nicola says
I have all the ingredients to make this for dinner and I am going to make some sweet potato chips with it. It looks lush.
valentina says
This recipes looks SO good! And yes, always great to have new ideas for serving chicken. I love mixing it up like this!
Katie Crenshaw says
This is one of those recipes when I ask myself, “Why didn’t I think that?” This Pizza Chicken Breast recipe is brilliant! I love it.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
The toppings are by far the best part of a pizza, Dannii!! I totally agree!! I love that you used chicken breast as a substitute for the dough! All the best parts of a pizza PLUS some protein?! YES!!! Cheers, dear!
Emma @sophieellaandme says
What a great idea, it looks lovely! x
Platter Talk says
Nice idea for healthy, easy comfort food! Thanks.
Luisa Hogarth says
Do you have any suggestions for a low carb vegetarian pizza?
Ali says
This is such a great idea and something I know my kids would love. They would eat pizza every night if I let them!
anna @ annamayeveryday says
Sounds delicious, what a great idea!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
We’re big fans of taking chicken breast and topping it with all sorts of flavors. This pizza idea is a great one! I agree you can get into a rut with chicken and it’s good to mix things up.
Nick says
I am not a fan of olives, but other than that it looks great! Where can I buy cirio products from?
Danielle says
This is perfect timing, as I was thinking as I ate my lemon and pepper chicken last night that I am getting really bored of it. I have space for a little bit of cheese in my macros, so this will fit in. Thanks!
Kristen says
We do this all the time in our house and my kids love it! I think its the best when you beat the chicken flat first.
Joanna says
I love making pizza chicken breasts .I’d leave the olives off for me as I don’t like them but I’ll definitely have to try spinach.
Rebecca | AAUBlog says
This is a great idea! I have used slices of squash or courgette to make pizzas with but never thought to just make one with meat as the base – sounds so yum x
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This looks so good! I love that you get a protein boost from the chicken pizza base and Cirio tomatoes are always fab!
Hayley says
Such a great idea. It means that there isn’t too much topping either, unlike a pizza.
Julie says
I love the autumnal months – such amazing colours. Loving this recipe too. Totally agree that the best part of a pizza is the topping, so this is perfect!
Noor says
So gorgeous and love how fast and easy it is!
Diana says
That’s an unusual way to make a pizza/cook chicken. I love pizza and this looks interesting.
Claire says
What an interesting combo. We eat so many avocados and chicken breasts!
LaaLaa says
A really interesting spin on a pizza, I always found cheese seems to go well with so much lol – might be the addict in me speaking and how is it September already – wow x
Bethany Naismith says
Oh yum! These look totally delicious… I might make these but sub the cheddar for something milder like marscapone or mozzarella!