Chicken Pepperoni

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic or waxed paper on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.

3 . Stage

Combine bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of chicken in bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.

4 . Stage

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining olive oil and chicken breasts. Arrange chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

5 . Stage

Combine tomatoes, sugar, garlic salt, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper for sauce in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour sauce evenly over chicken breasts in the baking dish.

6 . Stage

Cover tomato sauce with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.