Pepperoni Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
To make this pepperoni stuffed chicken recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make pepperoni stuffed chicken:- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. You want to create a pocket that you can stuff with the cheese and pepperoni.
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese and pepperoni mixture, using toothpicks to secure the edges if needed.
- In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition
This pepperoni stuffed chicken recipe makes 4 servings. Here is the approximate nutritional information per serving:- Calories: 520
- Protein: 56g
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1410mg
Tips and Variations
Here are some tips and variations to make this pepperoni stuffed chicken recipe even better:- If you don't like pepperoni, you can substitute it with ham or bacon.
- Instead of mozzarella cheese, you can use cheddar, provolone, or any other cheese you like.
- If you're short on time, you can skip the step of making your own breadcrumb mixture and use pre-made breadcrumbs instead.
- To make this recipe healthier, you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs and reduce the amount of cheese and pepperoni.
- You can serve this pepperoni stuffed chicken with a side of vegetables or a salad to make it a complete meal.