Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce

By Reen

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 16-20 slices of pepperoni, chopped
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 c. of your favorite Marinara Sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 pound chicken cutlets (I used chicken tenders--and I've used frozen and thawed, both work)
• Salt and Pepper for seasoning
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from sweettreatsmore.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat broiler to high.

2. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and coat the pan with cooking spray. Add garlic and pepperoni chunks; stirring frequently cook for 2 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.

3. Stir in oregano and stir for 30 seconds. Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil. Set sauce aside.

4. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for about 5-10 minutes (depending on if you're using frozen or thawed) or until lightly browned turning chicken half-way through.

5. Spoon sauce over the chicken and sprinkle mozzarella cheese. Place in broiler until cheese melts. Remove and garnish with additional basil leaves (optional)