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Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni
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Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni

This family-friendly Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni is super satisfying on those cold winter nights by the fire. Make extra because the leftovers are delicious.

Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast pounded to ½ inch thick, cut in half horizontally, large
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 egg
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes or you could use 1 cup of marinara sauce, cut in half
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ¼ cup pepperoni
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Salt and pepper chicken breasts on both sides.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan, garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
  4. Put two eggs and 1 tablespoon flour into a shallow bowl and whisk.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture letting excess drip off.
  7. Dip into flour mixture, shaking extra off and put into hot pan.
  8. Do not move, let it brown 2-3 minutes on each side.
  9. Remove from heat, top with mozzarella, parmesan, tomatoes and pepperoni.
  10. Place in oven for about 7-8 minutes until chicken is done (remember it is thin) and cheese is bubbly.
  11. Garnish with parsley. I served mine with fusilli pasta.