This family-friendly Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni is super satisfying on those cold winter nights by the fire. Make extra because the leftovers are delicious.
Do you ever get tired of making dinner? I do! It can be so monotonous and unrewarding. Especially if I make a big fancy dinner and my kids say things like:
"Can I have cereal?"
"What's the sauce on this chicken?"
"I'm not hungry."
Trust me, writing a food blog doesn't necessarily make dinner easier at my house. My kids are not drinking Carrot, Apple and Turmeric Smoothies or eating Warm Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Manchego so those are just for me and hubby. That's why now and again I have to make a meal that is just for the kiddos and this is the latest.
Anything covered in cheese and pepperoni is a hit with my kids. They've always loved chicken parmesan so I decided to mix it up a bit after being inspired by this recipe by Diethood.
After all, when asked they always say that pepperoni pizza is their favorite meal.
Apparently Cooper likes Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni too! What a cutie.
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Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thick, cut in half horizontally
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or you could use 1 cup of marinara sauce, cut in half
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoni
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Salt and pepper chicken breasts on both sides.
- Combine breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan, garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Put two eggs and 1 tablespoon flour into a shallow bowl and whisk.
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture letting excess drip off.
- Dip into flour mixture, shaking extra off and put into hot pan.
- Do not move, let it brown 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from heat, top with mozzarella, parmesan, tomatoes and pepperoni.
- Place in oven for about 7-8 minutes until chicken is done (remember it is thin) and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley. I served mine with fusilli pasta.
Modified from this one at Diethood.
Isabelle Juhring
Everything you make looks so beautiful and healthy!
Karen Kelly
Thanks Isabelle!
Kim Maffeo
Looks yummy, my kids will like this for sure.
Karen Kelly
Yeah, add pepperoni and kids love it!
Jennifer Conlan
Looks great
Karen Kelly
Awww, hope you FL babies like it!
Jeannie Tucker
I can't wait to make this... I am thinking of cooking this tomorrow night!
Karen Kelly
Let me know how it turns out Jeannie!
heather
I would buy a new computer if I won this one.
Karen Kelly
Great idea - hope you win!
steve weber
I would probably use the Amazon money to buy gifts throughout the year for family members.
Karen Kelly
Wow, that's nice!
Christine Long
Brilliant. The pepperoni will definitely get my kids eating this yummy recipe.
Karen Kelly
Hmm, what else can we put pepperoni on? Waffles? Grilled Cheese? Toothpaste?
jacquie
books and chocolate!
Karen Kelly
Mmmm!
Lindsey (LouLouBiscuit)
This looks mouthwatering. I don't have kids yet, but I take so much pride in cooking interesting dishes. I can't imagine what it likes to slave over something and have it rejected for cereal?! You're a good mom to make something special just for them!
Karen Kelly
Aww, thanks Lindsey. That makes me feel better!
Brooklyn Munch
This dish looks great, I would never have thought to put pepperoni on it, but now I don't know if I can imagine chicken parm without it! Hmmm... I hope Cooper got a taste!
Karen Kelly
Cooper did get a taste, thanks for asking. Unfortunately, he gets lots of tastes!
Karen Kelly
Miss you!
raggammuffin
oh man....i don't know?! probably a new laptop. or lots of shoes.
Karen Kelly
I love shoes too! Good luck to you.
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
How fun! Chicken parmesan with pepperoni sounds delicious for adults or kids! Great post for the giveaway!
Karen Kelly
Thanks Rachelle!
Melissa C.
I would make all the things on my Amazon Wish list come true! Awesome giveaway!