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Chicken Pepperoni

A comforting, flavorful chicken dish featuring pepperoni and cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven-safe baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
  3. Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the seared chicken to an oven-safe baking dish.
  6. Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken piece, then layer with pepperoni slices and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
  9. Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh basil or parsley as a garnish before serving.