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Cheesy Pepperoni Chicken Skillet

Enjoy the perfect collision of two family favorites – pizza and chicken! This skillet dish layers crispy pepperoni, tender chicken thighs, juicy cherry tomatoes and gooey melted mozzarella to create a plate bursting with flavor!
4
50 min
TOTAL TIME
341
CALORIES
$2.13
PER SERVING
Cheesy Pepperoni Chicken Skillet
Directions
CHICKEN
15 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 400F. Trim any excess skin from the chicken thighs, pat dry and season with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet and fry the chicken thighs until browned on both sides, approximately 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
PEPPERONI
3
Fry the pepperoni slices in the same skillet until crisp, then remove and set aside on a paper towel.
ONIONS & TOMATOES
4
In the residual oil, saute the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and capers, and cook for 5 minutes more until tomatoes are softened and juices released.
5
Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, among the tomatoes. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
CHEESE
6
Remove the skillet from the oven and scatter the halved bocconcini over the chicken evenly.
7
Turn on the broiler function of your oven and broil the skillet just long enough for the cheese to melt – keep a close eye on this stage to avoid burning.
FINAL TOUCH
8
Garnish the skillet with fresh basil leaves, red chilli flakes, and the crispy pepperoni before serving.
Health Info
Macros
7g
CARBS
16g
FAT
39g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
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