Pan-Fried Spicy Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

A flavorful pizza topped with pan-fried spicy chicken, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella on a chewy homemade crust. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 95 minutes pairs (375 g) all-purpose flour, (240 ml) warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz (225 g), thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup (150 g), sliced roasted red peppers
• 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt (for chicken)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for chicken)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water at 105°F for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: While the dough rises, season 8 oz thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken slices for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
7. Step 7: Punch down the dough and roll out into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
8. Step 8: Transfer dough to parchment paper. Spread 3/4 cup tomato sauce evenly, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
9. Step 9: Distribute cooked spicy chicken and 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers evenly on top.
10. Step 10: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano over the pizza.
11. Step 11: Slide the pizza on parchment onto the hot stone and bake for 12-14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Step 12: Remove from oven, let rest 3 minutes, slice, and serve warm.