Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Chicken
Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Chicken is a fun, family-friendly dinner that packs all the sweet-and-savory vibes of your favorite pizza right inside tender chicken breasts. Picture juicy pineapple tidbits mingling with smoky ham and gooey mozzarella, all tucked into a lean protein pocket. Ready in under an hour and sure to become your go-to weeknight winner!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 4 slices Black Forest ham or honey ham (about ¼ lb; thinly sliced)
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits, diced (fresh or canned in juice, well drained)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (whole-milk variety for creaminess)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade; Rao’s is a favorite)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or herbes de Provence blend)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for higher smoke point)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place breast on cutting board, hold flat, slice horizontally almost to the edge, open like a book. Season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Layer ham, diced pineapple, and mozzarella inside each breast. Fold or roll gently, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in skillet, sear stuffed chicken on each side until golden brown.
- Spoon pizza sauce over seared breasts, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake until chicken is cooked through, cheese is melted, and bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for better searing. If using canned pineapple, rinse and pat dry. Avoid overstuffing the chicken. Adapt recipe with different toppings like pepperoni or barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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