Low Carb Pizza Chicken – Cheesy Twist

Craving pizza while sticking to a Keto diet? This low carb pizza chicken is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors you love—without the guilt. It’s cheesy, saucy, hearty, and completely satisfying.

The Keto lifestyle continues to gain popularity, and for good reason. If you miss pizza night, this simple low carb pizza chicken bake is going to be your new favorite. It’s a huge hit with my family—and best of all, it’s low carb, gluten-free, and packed with flavor.

best Low Carb Pizza Chicken

Another must-try? My Low Carb Pizza Casserole made in the slow cooker—it’s a go-to on busy nights. My family would eat pizza daily, so recipes like this keep everyone happy while sticking to healthier choices.

If you’ve ever tried to enjoy Italian dishes on a low carb diet, you know it can be tough. But this recipe brings the best of both worlds—classic pizza toppings on a juicy chicken base.

Between the rich tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and crispy pepperoni, this dish checks all the comfort food boxes. It’s an easy dinner win, especially when paired with a simple side salad.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Chicken breasts (or thighs if you prefer)

  • Salt and black pepper

  • Sliced pepperoni (regular or turkey)

  • Tomato sauce or marinara

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

  • Garlic salt (or substitute garlic powder)

  • Mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • Italian seasoning

  • Optional add-ins: green bell pepper, mushrooms, or your favorite low carb pizza toppings.

easy Low Carb Pizza Chicken

How to Make Low Carb Pizza Chicken

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Set your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.

  2. Prep Chicken:
    Place chicken breasts evenly in the baking dish. Add sliced onions on top. A light drizzle of olive oil helps everything cook evenly and adds extra flavor.

  3. Mix Sauce:
    In a bowl, stir together tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. Assemble:
    Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and onions.

  5. Bake:
    Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

  6. Add Toppings:
    Remove from the oven, top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. You can also add a sprinkle of Parmesan if you’d like.

  7. Finish Baking:
    Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  8. Serve:
    Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

  • Use a mini food chopper to make prepping onions or peppers quicker.

  • Chop and freeze extra onions and peppers for future meals—they’re great to have on hand.

  • Add in green bell peppers or mushrooms if you want a more loaded pizza flavor.

Why This Keto Pizza Chicken Works

This dish hits all the right notes—cheesy, savory, and completely crave-worthy without the carbs. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy comfort food while staying on track with your health goals.

  • Great for meal prep and leftovers

  • Customizable for picky eaters (some of my kids prefer less cheese)

  • Only takes a few simple ingredients

  • Budget-friendly and satisfying

Bonus: those crispy edges on the pepperoni? Absolutely addictive.

What to Serve With It

  • Big Green Salad: Always a perfect pairing.

  • Sautéed Green Beans: Simple, quick, and tasty.

  • Steamed Broccoli: Yes, the microwave works wonders!

  • Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup: For a cozy, low carb combo meal.

Low Carb Pizza Chicken

Make It Your Own

Just like pizza, this chicken bake is easy to customize. Add toppings your family loves—green peppers, mushrooms, or even olives. You can also skip the chicken and turn this into a low carb skillet pizza bake for a fun variation.

This Keto Pizza Chicken is one of those recipes that proves eating low carb doesn’t have to be boring. It’s quick, versatile, and family-approved—just the way dinner should be.

Yield: 4

Low Carb Pizza Chicken

best Low Carb Pizza Chicken

Enjoy all the flavors of pizza while staying on track with your ketogenic lifestyle! This keto pizza chicken is loaded with cheesy, saucy goodness and simple to prepare. An easy low-carb dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 onion, sliced or chopped
  • 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or substitute with garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 oz pepperoni slices (around 12 to 14 pieces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the dish, then scatter the sliced onions over the top.

  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

  4. Pour this seasoned tomato mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

  5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and registers 165°F internal temperature.

  6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken, then top with pepperoni slices.

  7. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  8. Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your keto-friendly pizza-style meal!

Notes

  • Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite low-carb pizza toppings! Try adding green bell peppers, black olives, cooked sausage, or ground beef for extra flavor.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 389Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 137mgSodium 1355mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 50g

All Chicken Recipes.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although allchickenrecipes.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Pinterest

 

 

This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to read the disclosure policy.

Skip to Recipe