Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 package pepperoni slices
• 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• Italian seasoning, to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper, inside out. 

Open each chicken breast and add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to each one. Spread it evenly. 

Add about 5-6 pepperoni slices to each butterflied chicken breasts on top of the garlic. 

Add about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to each chicken breast. 

Close the chicken over tightly, and transfer the chicken breasts to a lightly greased baking dish. 

Pour the marinara over top of the chicken and into the dish. 

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese, followed by Italian seasoning, over the chicken. 

Top the dish with the remaining pepperoni slices. 

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is tender and fully cooked. Broil the top layer for the last five minutes of baking, watching closely so it does not burn. 

Enjoy!