One-Pan Protein Packed Pizza : High-Protein Skillet Dinner
This One-Pan Protein Packed Pizza takes everything you love about pizza—melty cheese, zesty sauce, bold toppings—and turns it into a hearty, high-protein skillet meal. No dough rolling, no pizza stone, just one pan and a whole lot of flavor. It’s quick, filling, and balanced enough to enjoy on repeat—perfect for busy nights when you need real food fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
• 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 3 cups marinara or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup turkey pepperoni slices
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté until browned and nearly cooked through.
Add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Mix in cooked quinoa or brown rice until evenly combined.
Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and olives.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve straight from the skillet.
Nutrition
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg