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One-Pan Protein Packed Pizza Inspired Bake

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed and chopped into small bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, diced
  • 2 15 oz jars tomato, or marinara sauce
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • nitrate free turkey pepperoni slices
  • 8 black olives pitted and sliced
  • fresh basil optional to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f.
  • In a large oven-proof skillet heat your oil.
  • Add in chicken and sprinkle with all the seasonings. Cook until slightly golden brown, then stir in diced onion and bell peppers.
  • Cook stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes, until bell peppers are slightly softened.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in tomato sauce and cook stirring until sauce starts to bubble.
  • Remove from the heat and add in cooked brown rice, or quinoa. Stir in with a wooden spoon until brown rice/quinoa is well coated with your sauce.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then top with pepperoni, and sliced and olives.
  • Transfer skillet into your preheated oven and bake, uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese on top is golden and sauce is bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
  • Enjoy!