Description
This Pepperoni Chicken Parm brings the best of two classics into one skillet—crispy breaded chicken, bubbling marinara, gooey mozzarella, and pepperoni slices that curl into crispy bites of flavor. It’s the perfect weeknight comfort dish with a spicy, cheesy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 to 24 slices pepperoni
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and set aside a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Prepare a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Fry until golden on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to baking dish, top with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes until cheese bubbles and pepperoni crisps.
- Garnish with basil if using, let rest, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting.
- Don’t overload with sauce to keep coating crispy.
- Let chicken rest before cutting to preserve crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Pepperoni Chicken Parm, chicken parmesan with pepperoni, cheesy baked chicken, Italian comfort food, chicken and pepperoni recipe