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Mozzarella & Pepperoni Stuffed Chicken
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Mozzarella & Pepperoni Stuffed Chicken

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Others
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 mozzarella cheese 1 ounce slices plus 1 cup shredded
  • 16 lices pepperoni
  • basil dried
  • garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs dried
  • 1 marinara sauce jar
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Rinse chicken with water, and pat dry. Trim off any visible fat. Cut a deep, horizontal pocket in each piece of chicken. (Be careful not to cut all the way through) Stuff each chicken breast with one slice of Mozzarella cheese and 4 pepperoni slices. Sprinkle the tops of pepperonis with a dash of dried basil and garlic powder. Close the chicken breasts, and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Spread the bread crumbs in a shallow dish or plate. Dredge each breast into the bread crumbs to coat lightly. Place all the coated and stuffed chicken breasts into the baking pan.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove pan from oven, and then remove the toothpicks from each chicken breast. Pour about 1/4 cup of marinara over each chicken breast. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Place back in oven and bake another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.