Pepperoni and Cheese Chicken
- Serves 4
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Cook time 24 minutes
Nutrition facts
Per serving: Calories 579, Protein 58 g, Fat 30 g, Carbohydrates 17 g, Fibre 4 g, Iron 2 mg, Calcium 257 mg, Sodium 1,221 mg
Also needed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) garlic, minced
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Heat a little olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce and cover with half of the pepperoni. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and top with mozzarella and the rest of the pepperoni. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centre.
- Brown the cheese under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with basil leaves before serving.
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