Chicken Parmesan Redone

I did this recipe in the beginning of my blog and decided I should remake it with step by step pictures. It was honestly one of the best Chicken Parmesan meals that I have had.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (pounded to same size)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of Italian style bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 bag of shredded Italian Cheese
• 2 Jars of your favorite pasta sauce
• Italian Seasoning
• Salt for seasoning

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. In 1 medium sized bowl place your eggs 
3. In another medium sized bowl add your bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese

1. Dip your chicken into the eggs and get rid of any excess drips and then dip into bread crumbs

1. Once your chicken is coated set aside

1. In a large pan add your olive oil and warm oil
2. Once oil is warmed add your coated chicken and cook for 4 minutes on each side 

1. In a casserole dish cover with sauce
2. Place your chicken on top of sauce
3. Top with Italian seasoning.
4. Top with more sauce
5. Sprinkle with cheese and place in oven for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Final Product

Mini Mexican Pizzas

There are days when I crave Mexican and last night was one of those nights.  I do get tired of tacos and am always looking for ways to change it up.  I found these on the website punching fork and knew I had to try them.  These were really easy and fast to make, and there were no leftovers because we couldn't stop eating them!

Ingredients

• 4-5 large tortillas (cut into circles)
• 1 cups of salsa
• 1 cup of re fried beans
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 2 tablespoons of onion powder
• 1/2 bag of shredded Mexican cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Place your ground beef in a large pan, add your onion powder and cook beef till brown.

1. While meat is cooking cut your tortillas into circles (I used a cup to trace my circle)

1. Once meat is cooked add the rest of your ingredients except the Mexican cheese
2. Spray a muffin pan well with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
3. Place your tortillas in greased muffin pan
4. Add 1 tablespoon of your mixture to the tortillas

1. Top with Mexican cheese
2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted

1. Let cool for 5 minutes and remove with fork.

Final Product

Skinny Baked Potato Soup

I have to start off with saying that this is my favorite soup that I have made this far.  I found the recipe on +Skinnytaste Gina. I made a little bit of change, but her ideas are awesome you need to check them out!  I doubled the recipe so I would have leftovers, and it was such a great idea.  This was definitely one of the easiest potato soups to make, one of the fastest and definitely the best tasting.  I have to say that everyone was hesitant about the cauliflower but NO ONE could taste the difference, so it was better for you as well!

Please feel free to comment I would love to hear feedback!

Ingredients

• 2 large red potatoes washed (I leave the skin on but feel free to peel them)
• 1/2 bag of frozen cauliflower
• 1.5 cups of chicken broth
• 1.5 cups of non fat milk
• 2 tsp of salt (or more or less for taste)
• 1 tsp of pepper (or more for taste)
• 1/2 cup of light sour cream
• 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons of onion powder
• 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour (I used this to make my soup thicker because I prefer thick soup)

Directions

1. Pierce potatoes all around with fork and microwave for 5 minutes.  Turn potatoes around and microwave for 2 more minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Cool potatoes.
2. Place your cauliflower in a microwave safe dish and cook according to package directions.
3. Once cauliflower is cooked, dice your potatoes and add your cauliflower and potatoes to a large pot.
4. Add all of your ingredients except the flour and sour cream,  on medium heat bring to a boil
5. Once boiling get a potato masher, and mash your cauliflower and potatoes till there are no large chunks.
6. Add your sour cream and cook on low for another 5-10 minutes
7. If your soup is not thick enough add flour, and let cook till thickened.
8. Enjoy!

Final Product

White Pizza Dip

It was football Sunday, and I didnt work so I decided to make  a dip that I have been wanting to make for a while.  I made pizza dip a little bit ago, and that was a huge hit and I was excited to try this.  I have to say this has been my favorite dip I have made.  It was really easy, and it was different then any other dip.  This will definetely become my new dip to bring.

Ingredients

• 1 block of cream cheese softened
• 1 pint of grape tomatoes halved
• 1 bag of mixed shredded italian cheese
• 3 tablespoons of garlic powder
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons of italian seasoning
• Olive oil 
• Salt

Directions

1.   Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Line a pie pan with aluminum foil and place your tomatoes on the baking sheet
3. Sprinkle your tomatoes with olive oil, and salt and bake for 20 minutes 

1. While your tomatoes are roasting mix together your cream cheese, italian seasoning, garlic powder and half of your Parmesan cheese.
2. Remove your tomatoes and stir in with cream cheese.
3. Spread mixture into the bottom of a pie dish
4. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and the shredded Italian cheese
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown

Final Product

Chicken Pockets

I love making meals with crescent rolls, because they are super easy to make and taste awesome.  They are great meals when you have a late night and want to throw something together fast.  This meal is definitely one of my favorite crescent roll recipes and will be making them again very soon.

Ingredients

• 3 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 pound of chicken, cooked and shredded
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 1 package of crescent rolls
• 1 tablespoon of butter, melted
• Italian bread crumbs for topping

Directions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees
2. Cook your chicken.
3. While your chicken is cooking make sure your cream cheese and butter is softened
4. Once chicken is fully cooked, add your cream cheese, butter, chicken, onion powder, garlic, salt, pepper and milk.  Mix well until mixture is smooth.
5. Lay your crescent rolls on a back sheet, and place about a tablespoon of mixture into the middle of each roll.
6. Fold your crescent rolls, to keep mixture in.
7. Sprinkle your folded crescent rolls with bread crumbs.
8. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown

Final Product

Easy Chicken Sausage Toasts

The other night I had a crazy night at both jobs and was just looking for the easiest, and cheapest thing I could make.  I checked my fridge and the only thing we had was some cheese and chicken sausage.  I decided to grab some bagels and make something up.  These were under 5 dollars to make, they were super easy and they tasted great.  This is definetely a recipe that can be used with many different ingredients.

Ingredients (for 3 people)

• 3 plain bagels
• 6 slices of american cheese (or your cheese of choice)
• 1 pack of 3 Cheese chicken sausage
• Garlic powder for topping
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Separate your bagels and place them on a baking sheet, bake for about 7 minutes until they are lightly toasted

1. While bagels are toasting cook your sausage in oil until lightly browned.

1. Remove bagels from oven and place sausage on top of bagel.

1. Sprinkle some garlic powder on top of sausage.
2. Top with your american cheese (we ran out of american and used some sharp cheddar)

1. Place in the oven for about 5-8 minutes or until cheese is completely melted

FINAL PRODUCT

Easy Ground Turkey Skillet

I have been trying to not eat that much red beef and start buying ground turkey instead.  I got a really good deal on ground turkey recently and decided to look for recipes.  I found a recipe that was chili put in skillet form and I had to try it.  It is actually from the Jenny-o website, and I just added a couple of things.  This was really easy to make, and it had the same taste of chili just a lot less time consuming to make.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground turkey
• 1 15 oz can of Hormel chili
• 2 large potatoes diced
• 2 tablespoons of celery salt
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 can of chicken broth
• Rice to serve over
• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot cook your ground turkey till browned
2. Add your chili, beans, pototoes, celery, onion, chicken broth and pepper and bring to boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes
4. While simmering, cook your rice accordig to directions
5. Serve over rice.

Final Product