Friday, May 13, 2016

Parmesan Chicken

What You'll Need:
  • 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
What To Do:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
     
  2. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and using a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture.
     
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
     
  4. Place chicken in a single layer in baking dish. Top evenly with pasta sauce and cheeses.
     
  5. Bake 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Chicken/Chicken-Parmesan-for-Two-5902#pWEUXc3P7590BU1l.99

Pizza Stuffed Squash

What You'll Need:
  • 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeds removed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (whole30 approved)
  • 1/4 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices pepperoni (whole30 approved)
What To Do:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Brush the inside of each squash with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and black pepper. Place the squash cut-side-down on baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and remaining garlic, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pizza sauce.
  4. Spoon the mixture evenly into the cavity of the squash. Sprinkle with cheese, then top with pepperoni. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until heated through.