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Pepperoni and Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Penne pasta with peas.

Pepperoni and Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Penne

Tonia Bloom
Boneless chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella and pepperoni is a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Diet Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (5-ounce) breasts Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts such as Perdue Perfect Portions
  • 1 ounce Pepperoni slices, chopped such as Primo Taglio Uncured Pepperoni
  • 4 ounces Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano plus a pinch
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 6 ounces Penne Pasta such as Delallo
  • ½ cup Frozen Peas
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese such as 4C Parmesan/Romano

Instructions
 

Make the Pasta:

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, omitting the salt. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain and return pasta to the pot. Stir in the peas, butter, and reserved pasta water. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes, or until pasta is creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Meanwhile, cut a 2-inch slit along the long side of the chicken breast, about two-thirds of the way through, to create a pocket. Mix the pepperoni, mozzarella and a pinch of oregano. Evenly stuff the cheese mixture into the chicken pockets. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, rounded side down, and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook the other side 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Add ¼ cup of water to the pan, cover, and cook 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and uncover.

Serve:

  • Divide the pasta among the plates. Add a chicken breast topped with the pan juices.
Nutrition Facts
Pepperoni and Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Penne
Amount per Serving
Calories
464
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
470
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
13
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Carb Count
 
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Heart Healthy, High Protein, Pasta and Pizza
Food Groups ***Meat = 5 servings, Starch = 2 servings, Fat = 1.5 servings
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