This hearty and wholesome recipe is very easy to make. The flavor combination, of pepperoni, chicken, potatoes, and cheese, is irresistible.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 14 oz. can diced Italian style tomatoes, undrained
- 5 oz. pkg. scalloped potato mix
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 3 lb. chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 13x9" glass baking dish, melt butter in the oven. Remove pan from oven when butter is melted and set aside. In heavy saucepan combine water, tomatoes, scalloped potato mix and oregano. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils, about 10 minutes. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the butter in the baking dish, place chicken drumsticks and roll to caot. Spoon potato mixture around chicken pieces. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 45-50 minuets longer, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add pepperoni slices and sprinkle cheese over casserole. Bake 5-8 minutes longer until cheese is melted. 6-8 servings
