Three Cheese and Pepperoni Bake
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion — diced
1/2 cup green pepper — diced
16 ounces cooked chicken — shredded
1 lb cooked, crumbled sausage (optional)
8 ounces sliced pepperoni
2 4-oz. cans sliced mushrooms — drained
1 2.25-oz. can sliced black olives — drained
1 12-oz. can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning — or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper — or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder — or to taste
2 packets Splenda — or to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese — shredded
1/4 cup chicken stock — or more as needed
1 pound brick mozzarella cheese — sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese — grated
oregano or cilantro — to taste
Prepare chicken and allow to cool. Shred or dice and set aside.
In large skillet, sauté onion and green pepper in olive oil. When
onion and green pepper turn “clear,” add chicken, pepperoni,
mushrooms, and black olives. Stir to blend and heat on low.
Add to skillet the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, black pepper,
garlic powder, and Splenda. Stir to blend entire mixture and allow
to heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings. If mixture is too
thick, add chicken stock to thin to desired consistency.
Stir in Cheddar cheese and immediately transfer entire mixture to a
9″ x 13″ greased casserole dish. Top with brick or mozzarella cheese
slices. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese and oregano/cilantro.
Bake in 350°F oven for 25 - 30 minutes until cheese is melted and
slightly browned and casserole is bubbly. Allow to sit for 5 minutes
before slicing and serving.
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