Chicken with Pepperoni Marinara Recipe

This easy-to-make, kid-friendly recipe adapted from Cooking Light is sure to please the whole family. Serve it with a side of pasta and you have a delicious and nutritious dinner.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 16 slices pepperoni, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add garlic and pepperoni; cook 2 minutes or until garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add oregano; cook 30 seconds. Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in basil.
  5. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Add chicken to skillet; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning after 3 minutes.
  6. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  7. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.