Chicken Pepperoni

Chicken Pepperoni
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Experience the comforting embrace of Chicken Pepperoni, where tender, breaded chicken breasts are lavished with a vibrant tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and a blanket of melted mozzarella. A simple yet satisfying dish, perfect on its own or atop your favorite pasta.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    108 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    40 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1291 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

02

Step

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic or waxed paper on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.

03

Step

Combine bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of chicken in bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.

04

Step

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining olive oil and chicken breasts. Arrange chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

05

Step

Combine tomatoes, sugar, garlic salt, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper for sauce in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour sauce evenly over chicken breasts in the baking dish.

06

Step

Cover tomato sauce with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

For a richer flavor, use fresh oregano and basil in the tomato sauce.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as bell peppers or onions.
To prevent the chicken from drying out, you can add a splash of chicken broth to the baking dish before baking.

Clyde Gottlieb

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Jacynthe Brown

    The breading was nice and crispy. I will definitely make this again.

  • Orion Rau

    I added a little extra basil to the sauce and it was amazing!

  • Ted Cummerata

    Next time I might try adding some mushrooms to the sauce.

  • Torrance Koelpin

    I appreciate the tip about pounding the chicken to an even thickness. It made a big difference.

  • Dovie Weber

    My kids loved this! They said it was better than pizza!

  • Orrin Hayes

    So easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Georgette Keebler

    This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful.

  • Rocio Crona

    I used provolone instead of mozzarella because that's what I had on hand, and it worked great!

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