Description
Delicious stuffed chicken breasts filled with cheese and pepperoni, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (approximately 16 slices)
- 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce into each pocket, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and a few slices of pepperoni. Reserve remaining sauce and cheese for topping.
- Secure the edges of the chicken breasts with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with oil if desired.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with leftover mozzarella and all the Parmesan.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove toothpicks, let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a healthier version, consider using low-fat cheese.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg