# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce & Cheese
05 - 3/4 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
07 - 20 slices pepperoni
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
04 - Spoon sugar-free marinara sauce evenly over the seared chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce-covered chicken.
06 - Arrange pepperoni slices over the mozzarella cheese layer in overlapping rows.
07 - Sprinkle Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, and Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni.
08 - Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
09 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve immediately.
