Chicken Pepperoni

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Wonderful chicken pepperoni made with breaded chicken topped with pepperoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Serve plain or over your favorite pasta.

Submitted by Laura Bildner Roberson-Jones
Updated on September 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 ounces sliced pepperoni

  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Cover tomato sauce with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

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

Cook’s Note

Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, you may need to use two 9x13-inch baking dishes.

The longer you cook the tomato sauce, the more flavor it will have.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

495 Calories
29g Fat
16g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1291mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 411mg 32%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 397mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.