chicken stuffed with cheese & pepperoni
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I tried this recipe from this site and it came out great. I used my own spaghetti sauce recipe which gave it my personal taste.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 ounces pepperoni, or ham cubed (both)
- 3/4 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 4 cups water
- 8 ounces macaroni, elbow or any pasta uncooked
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce either from jar or own recipe
How To Make chicken stuffed with cheese & pepperoni
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Step 1On flat surface cut a pocket in chicken breast leaving three sides intact. Stuff each breast with cheese and pepperoni. Press edges together to seal or use toothpicks if you choose.
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Step 2In a 12 inch skillet, heat oil on med-high. Cook breasts for 8 minutes, turning occasionally until well browned on both sides. Remove breasts from skillet and set aside.
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Step 3Slowly add water to skillet and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, add macaroni, let cook for 4 minutes or until almost tender. Do not drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce until it boils. Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices from the center of the thickest breast comes out clear when cut. (170 degrees)
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Step 4Garnish with extra pepperoni and cheese for a great mouthful of flavor.
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