This savory chicken dish is a family favorite that we have on rare occasions, due to the length of time it takes to prepare. It’s perfect for a Sunday supper. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 pkg. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 eggs
1 8 oz. can Contadina Italian Herb bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pkg. pepperoni
1 pkg. thin, deli-sliced ham
yellow mustard
1 pkg. sliced mozzarella cheese
1 jar Marinara sauce

Directions

1. Pound chicken with a mallet until 1/4″ thick.
2. Spread mustard onto the chicken.
3. Layer with ham, slice of mozzarella and pepperoni.
4. Roll the chicken up like a jelly roll and secure with a toothpick.
5. In a medium bowl, mix dried breadcrumbs and parmesan.
6. Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
7. Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan until 1/4″ deep. Add a half stick of butter. Heat until butter is melted.
8. Coat the chicken with the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
9. Place chicken into the pan and cook over medium heat until golden brown.
10. Transfer the chicken to a 9×13″ baking dish. Then top with marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
11. Bake at 400º for 25 minutes.

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