Pepperoni Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 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.
3. In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese and pepperoni mixture, using toothpicks to secure the edges if needed.
5. In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
7. Place the chicken breasts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
9. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 56g
• Fat: 23g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 1410mg

Tips and Variations

• 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.

Conclusion