Pepperoni and Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
Angel Hair Pasta and Steamed Green Beans
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup pepperoni
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 wooden picks
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; cut a small slit on the side of each breast to form a pocket.
- Stuff each breast with 3 pepperoni slices and 3 pieces cheese. Secure each pocket with a wooden pick. Sprinkle with seasoning.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 minutes.
- Top chicken with remaining cheese and pepperoni; bake 2 minutes. Heat marinara sauce according to package directions; serve with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg angel hair pasta
- ½ (12-oz) pkg frozen green beans
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Steam green beans according to package directions; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
502
|
461
|
963
|
| Fat (g) | 31 | 2 | 33 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Protein (g) | 50 | 15 | 65 |
| Carb (g) | 1 | 90 | 91 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 765 | 4 | 769 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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