Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, this Pizza Stuffed Chicken recipe is just like delivery, without the crust!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- salt and black pepper (to taste )
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 4 mozzarella cheese strings
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted )
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- cooking spray
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Pound chicken to ¼" thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
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Top each chicken breast with 5 slices of pepperoni and one cheese string (cut in half if needed). Roll the chicken up lengthwise and secure the ends with toothpicks.
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Combine the melted butter and garlic in a small dish. Mix the breadcrumbs with seasonings and put them in a separate dish.
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Dip each chicken roll in the butter mixture and then into the breadcrumbs evenly coating the chicken.
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Spray chicken with cooking spray and place in a greased 9x13 dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and top with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and 1 slice of pepperoni. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes or until it reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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