Pepperoni Chicken Bake

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices pepperoni
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 half cup onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 slices thick provolone cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, the garlic powder, the seasoning salt and one half of the pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Mix the tomatoes, minced garlic, diced onion, one teaspoon of Italian seasoning, the oregano and the other half teaspoon of pepper in an 8x8 baking dish and set aside.
4. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and then season each side with spice mixture. Add them to the baking dish and press them down slightly. Cover each piece with four pepperoni slices.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
6. Once the chicken is fully cooked top each breast with a slice of cheese and then turn the broiler on high. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is starting to brown and is bubbly.

chicken breasts, pepperoni, tomatoes, garlic, onion, italian seasoning, garlic, oregano, pepper, salt, provolone cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pepperoni-chicken-bake-537292 (may not work)