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Cheesy Pepperoni-Pizza Chicken Melts

Satisfy your pizza cravings with this mouthwatering Cheesy Pepperoni-Pizza Chicken Melts recipe! Juicy chicken is stuffed with gooey mozzarella and pepperoni, topped with flavorsome pizza sauce, and baked to perfection for a deliciously simple twist on a classic favorite.
2
47 min
TOTAL TIME
774
CALORIES
$2.78
PER SERVING
Cheesy Pepperoni-Pizza Chicken Melts
Directions
8 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
47 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
2
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
3
Drizzle both sides of the chicken with avocado oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
4
Place 1/4 cup of pre-shredded mozzarella in the pocket of each chicken breast, followed by 4 slices of pepperoni.
5
Place the stuffed chicken in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the pizza sauce. Spread the sauce to cover the tops of the chicken.
6
Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Top with the grated Parmesan, remaining pepperoni slices, sliced mushrooms, and thinly sliced onion.
7
Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
8
Sprinkle with minced parsley before serving.
Health Info
Macros
14g
CARBS
51g
FAT
62g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
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