Chicken Pizzaiola Recipe
Chicken Pizzaiola is a classic Italian recipe that is popular for a reason! Its tried-and-true flavors are pure comfort, and it couldn't be any easier to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
- 1 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
- 3 cups Spaghetti sauce
- 2 ounces pepperoni I buy the pre-cooked slices to save time
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or enough to cover the bottom of the pan
Instructions
- Pour vegetable oil on bottom of pan. Heat the oil on medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, roll chicken in bread crumbs to coat both sides. When oil is hot enough, place chicken into the pan of oil. (Hint: You can tell if the oil is ready by getting your fingers wet in water then flicking them at the pan of oil- if the oil splatters when the water mixes with it, its hot enough. If not, let it get hotter.)
- Cook chicken for several minutes on each side until golden brown and not pink in the center.
- Place 4-5 slices of pepperoni on each chicken breast and let it sit for about a minute to heat through.
- Pour spaghetti sauce over the top of the chicken then sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Cover the pan and continue cooking 'til cheese is melted.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and ENJOY!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1892mg | Potassium: 1161mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1208IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 4mg