Baked Chicken Pepperoni

Chicken Breast

Baked Chicken Pepperoni

Baked Chicken Pepperoni
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    36

A delightful culinary homage to a classic film, this Baked Chicken Pepperoni recipe transforms simple ingredients into a symphony of Italian-inspired flavors. Tender chicken breasts are embraced by a rich tomato sauce, blanketed with melted mozzarella, and crowned with crispy pepperoni – a comforting and satisfying dish that's both easy to make and utterly irresistible.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    133 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    1355 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

02

Step
2 mins

Rub the dried oregano and dried basil evenly over the chicken breasts.

03

Step
12 mins

Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center (about 5 minutes per side).

04

Step
5 mins

Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a large baking dish. Lay the browned chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Coat the chicken with the remaining spaghetti sauce. Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Arrange 6 pepperoni slices artfully over each chicken breast.

05

Step
10 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown (about 10 minutes).

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the spaghetti sauce.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese can be sprinkled over the mozzarella for a more complex cheesy flavor.
If you prefer a crispier pepperoni, broil the dish for the last 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Serve with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

Dana Romaguera

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)

  • Dino Batz

    Jun 6, 2025

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this! Thanks for a new family favorite.

  • Shanel Tromp

    May 29, 2025

    I tried this recipe with gluten-free pasta sauce and it turned out great!

  • Robin Corkery

    May 16, 2025

    I made this for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit! I added some mushrooms to the sauce and it was even better.

  • Colby Oconnell

    May 11, 2025

    Great recipe! I used a cast iron skillet to cook the chicken and then put the whole skillet in the oven. Less cleanup!

  • Maryam Runolfsdottir

    Apr 23, 2025

    This recipe was so easy to follow and my family loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pepperoni added just the right amount of saltiness.

  • Amely Torpmayer

    Dec 31, 2024

    I was skeptical about the turkey pepperoni, but it was surprisingly good! I will definitely make this again.

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