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Chicken Parmesan

January 17, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Not sure what to do with that chicken? Here is a simple recipe that you can whip up super fast for dinner. Bonus, its kid friendly!

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs or panko
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 egg beaten lightly
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons water
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  1. Heat oven to 350° F.
  2. Place flour and Italian seasonings in a shallow dish.
  3. Place bread crumbs and eggs each in a separate shallow dish.
  4. Coat chicken in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally the bread crumbs.
  5. Place on a plate when done coating the chicken.
  6. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  7. Sauté chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. In the bottom of a baking dish, mix 1/4 cup marinara sauce with 2 Tablespoons of water.
  8. Place chicken in dish and top each with 3 Tablespoons of marinara sauce and 3 Tablespoons cheese.
  9. Bake at 350ÌŠ F, covered, for 15 minutes..
Recipe Notes

Chicken Parmesan Nutrition Facts Serving size (237g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 140 mg 47 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 34 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 232 mg 20 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 638 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, main dish, protein

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta is a quick and healthy meal that will be sure to satisfy everyone at your table! Try out this recipe and our many others!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 tablepsoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 28 ounce jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce
  • 1 14 ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 ounces low-fat or fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, half of the spaghetti sauce and the drained tomatoes. Let simmer 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cut cream cheese into small chunks. Add to chicken and tomato sauce mixture.
  4. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is slightly wilted.
  5. Pour chicken and tomato sauce mixture over pasta, mix well. Top with one cup of the shredded mozzarella. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
  6. Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, leftovers, pasta, protein, spinach

Chicken Fajitas

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Our Easy Chicken Fajitas recipe can not get any easier! All you need is your ingredients and a slow cooker, and dinner will be ready when you get home!

Chicken Fajitas in tortillas plated on a red plate. Topped with lettuce and sour cream.
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Chicken Fajitas in tortillas plated on a red plate. Topped with lettuce and sour cream.
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 16 ounce can no salt added pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies drained
  • 1 each medium green, red and yellow sliced into strips
  • 1 medium onion halved and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 6- inch corn tortillas warmed
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  1. In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine chicken, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  2. Remove chicken and cool slightly. Shred and return to slow cooker to heat through.
  3. Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomato and& sour cream if desired
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, fajitas, protein, Slow Cooker, tacos

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