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Pizza Chicken with Turkey Pepperoni

This delicious and satisfying dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of pizza while sticking to your post-bariatric surgery nutrition plan. High in protein and low in carbs, it's a perfect meal for those who have undergone weight loss surgery and are looking for tasty, healthy options.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup 2% shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20 pieces turkey pepperoni

Instructions:

  1. Place oven rack to middle of the oven and heat oven to 400 F. Pour tomato sauce in the bottom of a 13×9 baking pan.
  2. Pat chicken breast with a paper towel to dry. Season both sides with salt & pepper. Coat each side with grated parmesan cheese, pressing into the chicken for it to adhere.
  3. Place chicken in tomato sauce and bake in oven for 10-15 minutes (depending upon thickness of chicken).
  4. Pull chicken out of the oven and divide shredded cheese evening between chicken breast; spreading on the top of each. Place 5 turkey pepperoni on each chicken breast. Turn oven up to 425 and place back in oven.
  5. Bake for 7 minutes for cheese to melt. Let cool slightly and serve.