Estimated Time: 45 minutes Estimated Time: 45 minutes
1 ¼ pounds (about 4 chicken breasts) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pizza (or pasta) sauce, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 turkey pepperonis
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap or in a large zip-top bag and pound thin using a mallet or rolling pin. Lay the chicken out on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl mix together the mozzarella, pizza sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Spread about ¼ of the mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Roll up each breast and place seam side down on the baking sheet. Pour the remaining pizza sauce over the top of the chicken breasts and place 3 pepperonis on top of each chicken breast. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through or a meat thermometer registers a minimum of 165 degrees.
Yields 4 Servings
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 180 calories; 5 grams fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 3 grams sugar; 30 grams protein
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