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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 large chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thick, cut in half horizontally
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes or you could use 1 cup of marinara sauce, cut in half
  • ½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup pepperoni
  • salt and 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.