Pan-Seared Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.

2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil, then the chicken cutlets, browning well on both sides.

3. Remove the chicken from the pan. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté for about two minutes.

4. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.

5. Simmer for 15 minutes, then stir in the basil leaves and remove from the heat.

6. In a glass baking dish, arrange the chicken in a single layer.

7. Top with the tomato sauce, then evenly cover with pepperoni, then the parmesan, then the mozzarella.

8. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and just beginning to brown. Serve hot with buttered pasta on the side.