Chicken Breasts - Pizza Stuffed Chicken

By á-47

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts (about1 1/2 lbs)
• 20 slices pepperoni, divided
• 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese, divided
• 4 large fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 tea. salt
• 1/4 tea. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast. Stuff each with 4 slices pepperoni, 2 Tbsp. cheese, and 1 basil leaf. Secure with a wooden pick. Lightly spray each side of the chicken with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat oil over meidum-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from oven.

Cut remaining 4 slices pepperoni into thin strips. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, top with pepperoni strips.

Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Garnish with basil, if desired.