Chicken in Pepperoni Marinara Sauce

ingredients

1/2 tsp minced garlic

16-20 slices of pepperoni, chopped

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1 1/2 c. of your favorite Marinara Sauce

2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

2 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 pound chicken cutlets (I used chicken tenders--and I've used frozen and thawed, both work)

Salt and Pepper for seasoning

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

instructions

Preheat broiler to high.

Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and coat the pan with cooking spray.  Add garlic and pepperoni chunks; stirring frequently cook for 2 minutes or until garlic begins to brown.

Stir in oregano and stir for 30 seconds.  Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil.  Set sauce aside.

Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil.  Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Place chicken in the skillet and cook for about 5-10 minutes (depending on if you're using frozen or thawed) or until lightly browned turning chicken half-way through.

Spoon sauce over the chicken and sprinkle mozzarella cheese.  Place in broiler until cheese melts.  Remove and garnish with additional basil leaves (optional)