Just 3-ingredients for this easy Dairy-Free Pizza Chicken Bake! A healthy dinner idea that's gluten-free, allergy-free, low-carb keto, and with paleo options! Kids will love this chicken casserole recipe that can be customized with homemade marinara sauce and any pizza toppings you want!
Pizza, without the crust. Pizza, with a major boost in the protein department! With no crust or breading, this pizza chicken is perfect for us gluten-free celiacs and with vegan cheese, it's dairy-free too! It's a healthier low-carb weeknight dinner the entire family will love (what kid doesn't like pizza?) and it's so easy with just 3 essential ingredients! Just a matter of layering everything into a casserole dish and baking in the oven!
Only 3 Ingredients
You technically only need three things to make this dairy-free pizza chicken bake! That is:
- Chicken (I use chicken breasts, but thighs could work as well. You'll need to tweak the cooking time.)
- Tomato Sauce (Your favorite jarred sauce)
- Dairy-Free Cheese (Trader Joe's Vegan Mozzarella Shreds are my favorite and allergy-free!)
Now, that's kinda boring, but in a pinch, you can just throw (layer) those things together, like pizza bagels, and bake. BUT if you have a few extra minutes, whipping up a homemade pizza sauce and tossing on some extra pizza-esque toppings, you'll have an even more amazing dinner casserole on your hands!
Pizza Topping Ideas
You'll have noticed by now that I threw some black olives on my chicken bake! That may or may not be a divisive choice (like pineapple), so if you're anti-olive, have no fear...you can leave them out! This is your chance to customize your dinner and make it fit your family's preferences. Here are some ideas:
- Olives
- Sliced Onions
- Pepperoni
- Bacon
- Spinach
- Banana Peppers
- Bell Pepper Slices
- Pineapple
- Jalapeno
- Mushrooms
- Fresh or Dried Herbs (Parsley, Oregano, Basil)
- Etc.
Making it work for any diet
This baked pizza chicken is everything except vegan/vegetarian (for obvious reasons!) But it's perfect for food allergies and picky eaters and that's what matters here!
- Gluten-Free
- Grain-Free
- Low-Carb and Keto
- Paleo (if you use a paleo-approved nut or seed cheese option)
- Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
- Oil-Free
- Sugar-Free
- Kid-Friendly
- Quick and Easy
Tips for meal-prepping, storing, and reheating
Real Life: You always get that craving for pizza about midweek when you're slogging through, wishing for Friday. You don't want an actual carb-heavy, greasy pizza (okay...you actually can't have one #celiac), so what do you do? PIZZA CHICKEN! Easy solution, that's actually "healthy", fun, and delicious!
- Freezing: Assemble the chicken, sauce, and cheese, but do not bake it. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and freeze for 2-3 months.
- Reheating: To reheat allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake according to recipe directions.
- Reheating baked leftovers: To reheat extra servings after the chicken casserole, you can warm the entire dish in the oven 350°F until hot throughout or just slice each serving of chicken up individually and reheat in the microwave. At max, this chicken bake will be good for 2-3 days in the fridge.
What to serve with your chicken
Last but not least, let's make this chicken dinner a full-on meal with some delicious side dishes!
- Steamed or Roasted Veggies
- Big Crunchy Salads
- Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
- Potatoes (in any form!)
- Rice, Pasta, other Gluten-Free Grain
Dairy-Free Pizza Chicken Bake
Dairy-Free Pizza Chicken Bake (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Keto)
Just 3-ingredients for this easy Dairy-Free Pizza Chicken Bake! A healthy dinner idea that's gluten-free, allergy-free, low-carb keto, and with paleo options! Kids will love this chicken casserole recipe that can be customized with homemade marinara sauce and any pizza toppings you want!
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients
- 2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Pizza Sauce (see below for homemade recipe)
- ½ Cup Shredded Vegan Mozzerella Cheese
- Any Additional Toppings
Homemade Pizza Sauce:
- 1 15 oz Can Plain Unsalted Tomato Sauce
- 1 Tsp Dried Basil
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- If using homemade sauce, simply mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- In an 8x8 casserole dish, lightly coat the bottom of the dish with ¼ cup of sauce, layer the 2 chicken breasts on top, cover with the rest of the sauce, then top with the shredded cheese and any additional toppings you choose.
- Cover the chicken in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until your chicken breasts are thoroughly cooked through.
- Remove and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: pizza, chicken, casserole, quick, easy, marinara sauce, vegan cheese, gluten-free, paleo, grain-free, keto, low-carb, allergy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, coconut-free, corn-free, sesame-free, sugar-free, oil-free, kid-friendly
This recipe is super easy to scale and make a larger amount! Just use a larger baking dish if needed and double or triple the ingredient amounts! The chicken stays super moist since it's baked in all that sauce (and covered in "cheeze"). Ready for a winner, winner, (pizza) chicken dinner?
More easy chicken dinner recipes:
- Easy Cast Iron Whole Roasted Chicken
- Banana Pepper & Tomato Baked Chicken
- Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken
- Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
- Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken
So tell me:
+ How will you top your "slice" of pizza chicken?
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Tina S.
I am on a keto diet but my daughter has just been diagnosed with dairy allergies so finding meals that fit both of our diets has been a bit of a struggle! This sounds delicious! We will definately be trying it! Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be a perfect family dinner to make! Enjoy!
Jess
This looks delicious, and so simple! Just came across your blog as I've recently gone gluten free and dairy free and I'm happy to see that I can still eat plenty of yummy things! I've bookmarked this and now back to browsing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course! Hope you enjoy this one, Jess.
Lily
Yum-O! This looks so good and quite easy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Once you get the hang of covering them in chocolate!
Cindy
This looks delicious. I am putting it on the menu plan for next week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You're in for a good meal!
Ann Kroeker
This looks fantastic! I'm gf-df, so your recipe gives me a delicious option. I love Trader Joe's almond Mozzarella Shreds (they have two kinds—the other doesn't have the word "almond" in the name—and both are good but the almond version is my absolute fave). Thanks for taking time to create this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is vegan and allergy-free cheese. We're allergy-free on Strength and Sunshine, no almonds.
Val
YUM!!! That looks so good! I've actually been craving something like this for several days now. We will be trying this weekend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hope you enjoy then!
Sham Amm
This is so easy to make! It's a favorite in our family now!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So glad to hear!
Nadalie Bardo
Hello delicious yummy chicken bake that I can actually EAT! This looks so good, can't wait to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Such a great easy dinner!
Melissa
This looks amazing and it seems easy to make! Definitely will try it during the weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Super easy for any busy day or night!
Ashley R
I love how many dairy free options there are now. I don’t have a problem with it but I know if I did I would want substitutes. This looks wonderful.
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Emily
I think this is something my family would really like. It is nice to have an easy sauce recipe that isn't full of sugar.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
ALWAYS make the homemade sauce!
Olivia
This looks so delicious! Definitely going to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
shayna
I love how delicious and easy this looks! We're cutting down on carbs in our household so I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try to get our pizza fix!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's great, enjoy!
Michele Morin
What a fabulous idea! My husband is trying to cut down on carbs and this is a great option.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A great family meal for you all!
Kileen
This looks and sounds so amazing! And I love that's its even Keto! What a great recipe!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
If that's your thing, enjoy!
Azanique Rawl
Literally just sent this to my BFF so she can make it for us this weekend! I'm an awful cook but OMG this looks yummy 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You're just pouring ingredients in a pan here, haha.
Jordan
I have a kid who is obsessed with chicken and pepperoni so I know she would adore this pizza chicken! Sounds like the perfect easy weeknight dinner.
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is your next perfect family dinner!
Caz
Oooo this looks good! Never made a pizza myself, might have to challenge myself to that for 2020. Great recipe!
Caz xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, this isn't "pizza" though, lol!
Katie Kelly
This sounds so good! I'm always looking for new easy chicken bakes for dinner.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The greatest go-to!
Jimmy
looks tastey and delicious
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Chinenye
Interesting! I do not have any allergies but these sure looks delicious and easy to prepare.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
My recipes are for anyone who wants delicious meals!
Kait
Looks and sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, hope you enjoy!