This is one of my most requested dinners. Honey is not picky and eats everything I make, but every now and then he asks for something specific, so I do my best to come through.
This is on the simple side, since I love simple things. =) I don't bother with breading the chicken. This not only saves on carbs and calories but also saves on the mess.
Another great thing about this dinner is that I'm cooking for 2 but this makes enough for 4 servings plus a little extra for someone's lunch the next day. Leftovers rock!
Simple Chicken Parm
Ingredients:
1 lb package of organic boneless skinless chicken breasts
block mozzarella cheese to shred(you can use pre-shredded, but we don't because of the added junk it has)
1 jar of organic tomato sauce (I think Walmart's brand is wild oats or something like that)
1 small can of tomato paste
garlic fresh or garlic powder
Italian seasoning blend
grated Parmesan cheese
Caprese Salad Side
fresh tomatoes sliced
sweet onion sliced
mozzarella shredded
basil
balsamic vinaigrette
Additional Sides (optional)
Dreamfields pasta for honey
Zoodles for me (organic zucchini)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon some of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a glass backing dish. Add the chicken breasts and top with a little more sauce, garlic (fresh or powder), italian seasoning, and grated parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
Put the sauce in a small pan, add a can of tomato paste, season with garlic, italian seasoning, grated parmesan cheese, and of course WINE (just a little) and heat on low.
Then I went and had a glass of wine on the deck because it was gorgeous outside! You can do something productive if you want.
After about 20 minutes, start boiling the pasta water and prepare the sides by slicing the tomatoes and onions, shredding the mozzarella cheese (enough for your caprese salads and to top the chicken breasts) and give your veggeti a workout with some organic zucchini.
Once you get the pasta in the boiling water (about 1/2 the box), pull the chicken out and top each breast with mozzarella. Put the chicken back in the oven uncovered.
When the pasta is cooked, drain and the put back in the pan and add some of the warm tomato sauce.
Microwave the zoodles for 1 minute on high.
The cheese on the chicken should be yummy, gooey by now and slightly browned. YUM!
Time for presentation:
Assemble caprese salad on side of plate, alternating tomato and onion. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, pink salt and pepper, basil (if you have it) and drizzle balsamic vinaigrette on top.
Add your pasta or zoodles and chicken breast. Top with warmed sauce as desired.
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| low carb option with zoodles |
Enjoy!!
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