Best 8 Baked Chicken Pepperoni Recipes

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Baked chicken pepperoni is a delightful and simple dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken and pepperoni with the convenience of a one-pan meal. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for its ease of preparation and delicious results. Let's explore the various ways to create this flavorful and versatile dish, from classic recipes with a crispy crust to creative twists that add a unique touch to your dinner table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PEPPERONI



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Wonderful breaded chicken topped with pepperoni, and tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Serve plain, or over your favorite pasta.

Provided by Laura Bildner Roberson-Jones

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces sliced pepperoni
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic or waxed paper on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Combine bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of chicken in bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining olive oil and chicken breasts. Arrange chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine tomatoes, sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, basil, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and black pepper in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour sauce evenly over chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  • Cover tomato sauce with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 107.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1290.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

BAKED CHICKEN PEPPERONI



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There was a movie in the 1980s called Seems Like Old Times starring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase. One of the recurring themes in this movie was Goldie Hawn's character's ability to cook an amazing dish called Chicken Pepperoni. I had never heard of Chicken Pepperoni before, but I thought it sounded delicious. So I decided to put some ingredients together and gave it the ol' college try. It came out delicious!

Provided by FatherKnowsBest

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
cooking spray
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
24 slices turkey pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Rub oregano and basil over chicken breasts.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Pour half the spaghetti sauce into a large baking dish. Lay chicken breasts on top. Coat chicken with remaining half of the spaghetti sauce. Scatter mozzarella cheese over sauce. Arrange 6 pepperoni slices over each chicken breast.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1355 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

PEPPERONI CHICKEN BAKE



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Zesty tomatoes, fresh garlic, pepperoni, cheese and chicken! Great with a salad and some garlic bread to dip in the sauce.

Provided by Miss Vee

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 slices pepperoni
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 half cup onion, diced
2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon salt
2 slices thick provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, the garlic powder, the seasoning salt and one half of the pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Mix the tomatoes, minced garlic, diced onion, one teaspoon of Italian seasoning, the oregano and the other half teaspoon of pepper in an 8x8 baking dish and set aside.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and then season each side with spice mixture. Add them to the baking dish and press them down slightly. Cover each piece with four pepperoni slices.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked top each breast with a slice of cheese and then turn the broiler on high. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is starting to brown and is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.2, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 528.6, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 8, Protein 37

PEPPERONI CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups good marinara sauce
One 3.5-ounce package pepperoni slices
One 8-ounce ball mozzarella, cubed
Minced fresh parsley, for serving
Salad or cooked pasta, for serving

Steps:

  • Use a sharp knife to slice both chicken breasts in half through the middle, resulting in 4 thinner chicken cutlets. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil. Cook the chicken until it has nice color on the outside and is cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and cook, stirring, to heat through. Nestle the chicken cutlets in the sauce, then arrange some pepperoni slices over the top of each one. Lay some cubed mozzarella on top, then cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley.
  • Serve immediately with a side salad or over pasta, with marinara spooned over the top.

PEPPERONI PASTA BAKE



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Here's my homemade version of a family-favorite Italian restaurant entree. For a change of pace, I substitute hamburger for pepperoni, add Italian seasonings and use a mix of fun pasta shapes including rotini and corkscrew.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel or spiral pasta
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper and onion. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste and cheddar cheese., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PEPPERONI CASSEROLE



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Pizza taste without the takeout? Believe it! With great pepperoni flavor, this recipe will give the whole family an easy alternative on pizza night. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1-1/2 cups pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
30 slices pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in eggs, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and Italian seasoning. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. , Spread with pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with pepperoni and olives. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PEPPERONI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Your family will love these stuffed chicken breasts that are big on flavor! The chicken and salad make a great meal for 300 calories per serving.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
12 slices turkey pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
Cooking spray
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
2 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 cup light balsamic dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. With knife parallel to cutting surface, cut lengthwise slit in each chicken breast, forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken breast with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, pressing edges of each chicken breast to seal.
  • Place chicken breasts on cookie sheet. Spray tops of chicken with cooking spray. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over chicken breasts. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Serve chicken with salad greens tossed with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PIZZA CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Tyson® Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, italian seasoning, onion powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, pepperoncinis, shredded parmesan cheese, garlic bread

Provided by Prego

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tyson® Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 jar Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
15 slices pepperoni
¼ cup pepperoncinis
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish
garlic bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Add the chicken to an ungreased 9 x 11-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Pour the Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce over the chicken and stir until the chicken is completely coated. Top with the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pepperoncinis.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove the chicken bake from the oven and turn the broiler on high.
  • Place the chicken bake under the broiler and broil for about 3 minutes, or until the cheese is browned (watch closely as it can burn quickly). Remove the chicken bake from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish the pizza chicken with shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken and pepperoni from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the chicken and pepperoni at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken is dry and tough.
  • Let the chicken and pepperoni rest before serving. This will help to redistribute the juices and make the meat more tender.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken pepperoni is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. It's perfect for busy families or anyone who wants a delicious meal without a lot of fuss. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

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