Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 total) (I get my pasture raised, organic chicken here)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (I use this brand) code kyndraholley for $5 off
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce or Pizza Sauce, extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Season the chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-sear the chicken breasts until they are golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes on each side. Note: they will not be cooked through at this stage.
  • Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and let cool. Cut slits in the chicken breast about 3/4 of the way through.
  • Spoon some of the marinara sauce into each slit. Then put 2 to 3 slices of pepperoni in each slit with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts.
  • Spoon the pesto on top of the cheese and sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over top. Bake for 5 additional minutes.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.