Description
These Smoked Bacon Chicken Pizza Boats are a delicious fusion of pizza and chicken, delivering a satisfying and savory meal perfect for any occasion. With a smoky bacon twist and topped with gooey cheese, they are a culinary delight that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts – Sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce – Your favorite brand or homemade
- 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded
- 4 slices Smoked Bacon – Cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup Black Olives – Sliced
- 1/2 cup Bell Peppers – Diced
- 2 Green Onions – Sliced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper – To taste
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create the boat-like shape.
Season and Bake the Chicken
Arrange the sliced chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season them generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 20 minutes.
Top the Chicken Boats
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over each chicken boat, then top with mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced olives, and diced bell peppers. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top.
Final Bake
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top and serve hot.
Notes
- Baking Sheet Recommendation: Use a rimmed baking sheet or a large oven-safe skillet.
- Bacon Preparation: Cook bacon until crispy before crumbling.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Shred mozzarella just before using for best melting.
- Make-Ahead and Reheating: Prepare in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza boat
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg