Description
Chicken and Pepperoni Pizza Melts are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy movie nights or casual gatherings. With gooey mozzarella cheese, savory chicken, and crispy pepperoni all nestled in a warm roll, each bite delivers a delicious burst of flavor. This quick and easy recipe will not only satisfy your cravings but also create unforgettable family memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 sub rolls or English muffins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and season chicken breasts with salt and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Shred the chicken while warm and mix it with pizza sauce until well-coated.
- Arrange sub rolls on a baking sheet and top each with shredded chicken, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg