Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Chicken
This Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Chicken marries juicy chicken breasts with ham, pineapple, and melted mozzarella for a playful, protein-packed twist on everyone’s favorite pizza.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) – pounded to ½″ thickness
- 4 slices thin slices smoked ham (or honey-glazed Canadian bacon)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained (fresh preferred)
- 4 slices low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar (sub feta for tang)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin for flavor)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4–6 wooden toothpicks (soaked in water to prevent burning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap until about ½″ thick.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- On each breast, layer one slice of ham, ¼ cup crushed pineapple, a mozzarella slice, and a sprinkle of cheddar.
- Fold each chicken breast over the filling, tucking in edges. Secure with 2–3 toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed chicken 2–3 minutes per side, until golden. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Bake 20–25 minutes.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. Remove toothpicks, garnish with fresh basil or green onions, and serve.
Notes
Choose chicken breasts of even size for uniform cooking. Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent soggy chicken. Adapt recipe for gluten-free or low-carb diets.
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