So far in this challenge I have cooked each night (so what if it's only been two nights), using what I had on hand, but I haven't branched out much. I guess I'm not a very adventurous cook. This dish is easy, pretty much a requirement for me. You'll find I'm really lousy at writing instructions when it comes to cooking. I apologize in advance for any confusion brought on by reading this.
What I used (I'm not going to include quantities, because you can just use as much or little as you need)
Boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
Italian breadcrumbs
Canned spaghetti sauce
Tomato sauce
Penne pasta
Parmesan cheese
Grated mozzerella cheese
Get a little oil heating in your pan, I'd say about 1/2 inch, not enough to deep fry the chicken, but not so little that it all sticks to the pan
Dredge the chicken in the bread crumbs to coat both sides
Once the oil is good and hot put your breaded chicken in.
Fry on both sides until you have a nice golden brown crust happening.
Meanwhile you should have started boiling some water for the penne. Cook that according to the package to your desired tenderness. It's probably a good idea to remove it just before it's completely done, because it will finish cooking in the oven
Once your pasta is tender and your breasts are golden you can throw it all together in a large casserole dish.
Pasta goes in first. Cover with canned sauce. Mine wasn't quite enough so I added a can of tomato sauce.
Put chicken on top, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Long enough for everything to get nice and bubbly.
Remove foil and sprinkle on lots of cheese and place back in oven just long enough to melt cheese.
Serve with a salad or if you happen to have peas leftover from last night, like I did, you can heat those in the microwave open a can of pears (I'm using what I have) and call it dinner.
What I used (I'm not going to include quantities, because you can just use as much or little as you need)
Boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
Italian breadcrumbs
Canned spaghetti sauce
Tomato sauce
Penne pasta
Parmesan cheese
Grated mozzerella cheese
Get a little oil heating in your pan, I'd say about 1/2 inch, not enough to deep fry the chicken, but not so little that it all sticks to the pan
Dredge the chicken in the bread crumbs to coat both sides
Once the oil is good and hot put your breaded chicken in.
Fry on both sides until you have a nice golden brown crust happening.
Meanwhile you should have started boiling some water for the penne. Cook that according to the package to your desired tenderness. It's probably a good idea to remove it just before it's completely done, because it will finish cooking in the oven
Once your pasta is tender and your breasts are golden you can throw it all together in a large casserole dish.
Pasta goes in first. Cover with canned sauce. Mine wasn't quite enough so I added a can of tomato sauce.
Put chicken on top, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Long enough for everything to get nice and bubbly.
Remove foil and sprinkle on lots of cheese and place back in oven just long enough to melt cheese.
Serve with a salad or if you happen to have peas leftover from last night, like I did, you can heat those in the microwave open a can of pears (I'm using what I have) and call it dinner.
Yum!
Funny, I've been craving canned pears lately (yeah, I know. Totally weird.) and this picture is not helping that craving any.
Must. go. to. store.
soon!
Posted by: lla | January 24, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Yum! Looks so good.
Posted by: Crystal | January 24, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Well, I can't say I'd meet this challenge. But this week, I actually did an inventory of my pantry, fridge and freezer. Then, for fun, I went on Allrecipes.com and used their 'search by ingredient' feature to see how many recipes I could come up with using mostly (or only) ingredients I already have. Tonight we had beef cooked in mushroom soup in the slow cooker--served over noodles with a really good salad on the side. The only thing I had to buy was mushrooms--and the recipe didn't even call for them. I just felt like having them.
So, anyway...try the Allrecipes site and I bet you'll find lots of meals to put together for this challenge!
Posted by: mom2fur | January 24, 2008 at 09:19 PM
That looks so delicious!! :) Also wanted to let you know that you're on my "homey inspirations" list on my blog!!!
:)
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin | January 24, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I am not an adventurer either, at least not as far as making up something that doesn't use our tyical ingredients. I did a Chicken Pot Pie last night for the challenge and would have probably made it with more elegant ingredients excepting that I've NEVER made it before. I was going on instinct(and inspiration from another's recipe-which mine was nothing like) and wanting to use what I had in the pantry. Yours does look delish so I might try something similar for tonight! Or maybe not. I'm a cook by the seat of my pants kind of gal.
Posted by: Molly | January 25, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Funny, yesterday I was looking at Blair's (Wise Craft) blog and saw a picture with the same plates. I had to look at both your blogs to make sure that you weren't the same person! lol I grew up eating on these. After seeing it I called my Mom and asked her and she said that she bought them in hs (she graduated in 1964, so early 60s)and they were from Safeway grocery store, although I'm sure they were available in various places around the country. My Mom only has one serving piece left, which she said I could have when I visit this summer. Now I'm going to have to be looking in thrift stores for these plates! :o) I enjoy your blog, even though this might be the first time I've ever commented.
Posted by: Theresa | January 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Hiya
Like the simple,hearty recipe. I cook alot of skinless chicken breasts and am always looking for interesting twists for dinners..
Will be having a look at your other ideas for inspiration!
Posted by: Jasmine | January 27, 2008 at 05:55 PM
I have been trying to step it up a bit lately too. I really need some new recipes! Thanks for this one.
Posted by: Samantha | January 27, 2008 at 10:09 PM
oh it looks SO tasty!! :) MMMM!! I'm heading over to post my Daily Dinner thing too :) Yummo!
Posted by: Kristin | January 28, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Looks Yummy to me!
Even though I can't eat it..since I started Atkins...But a woman can dream and Drool.
Posted by: Sonnya | January 29, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Just another note to let you know I'm also running a recipe contest on my blog, so stop on by if you get a chance and check it out :) hugs!
Posted by: Kristin | January 29, 2008 at 02:11 PM
::SQUEE:: I see a Mar Crest Swiss Chalet plate; I have a few piecesof that! The food looks yummy, too :)
Posted by: Devilish Southern Belle | February 01, 2008 at 01:02 AM
that so yummy.. I love chicken parmesan and pasta.. both of them are my favorite..
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