Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This will become a favorite "go to" recipe!

 

 

I don't know how many others do this too, or if it's just me.  Take meat out of the freezer, but haven't got a clue what to do with it.  I knew I wanted to make chicken tonight, but wasn't sure what kind.  Baked? Fried? Cutlets? Casserole? Parmesan?  That's when my brain froze...too many choices!

 

So, my extremely intelligent granddaughter said, "Time to go on Pinterest, Gramma."  She was right!  The first thing that came up was a picture of this delicious looking baked chicken.  The best part was that I already had all the ingredients, so I didn't have to run to the store (how I hate that).  Okay, I confess...I didn't actually go to the store, my husband always volunteered to go for me.  Have I mentioned what a great guy he was?

 

Anyway, after 5 minutes of prep work, and about 40 minutes in the oven we had a delicious dinner.  Definitely a keeper! 

 

Ingredients: 

½ cup Mayonnaise

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

4 boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets.

4-5 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of salt

½ teaspoon lemon pepper

 

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

 

In a small bowl combine mayo, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese.

 

Moisten chicken breasts with water and lay on baking sheet (Line baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean up easy)

 

Divide the mayonnaise mixture evenly among the chicken, just spreading it across the top of each piece, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

 

Bake for 15-20 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle bread crumbs on each piece of chicken.

 

Return to oven and bake for additional 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly and juices run clear.

 

Tops will be browned and chicken will be incredibly juicy.

 

You can also finish them off under the broiler for a minute or two to give them an extra browning on top.

 

Serve with a veggie like these delicious fresh broccoli that I steamed.

 

Season with a dash of fresh parsley, if desired.

 

 

Be encouraged!

"When you go through deep waters, I will be with you."  -Isaiah 43:2

 

Rolo Pretzel Treats

 Just 3-ingredients of sweet/salty delight!

When my best friend told me she was making these with her grandchildren, I thought, "What a fun project to do with the kids!" Mine are all grown, but these little chocolate treats sounded like fun, and I decided to add them to my own tray of goodies this year. 

She was absolutely right, not only are they about the quickest, easiest treat to make, but they also are pretty tasty too! Yes, of course I tried one. Haha! Now, if you have little ones, they can have the job of unwrapping the Rolos.

Wouldn't these make a sweet treat for a teacher or a surprise for your local community service people?

Ingredients:

1 bag of mini square pretzels

1 bag Rolos (approx. 50 in a bag)

1 bag M&M's (I used red/green for Christmas)

Preheat oven to 275'F.

Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. 

Line pretzels in single layer on cookie sheet. (about 50 pretzels)

Place one unwrapped Rolo in the center of each pretzel.

Carefully place in oven and bake for 3-5 minutes in preheated oven. 

Remove from oven and place an M&M in the center of the chocolate.

Allow to cool completely before removing from parchment paper.

A Tip from Grammy: 

    - Check the treat after 2 minutes for softness.

    - In different flavors of M&M's, a pecan on top of each or Reese's pieces.

    -Store in airtight container in fridge or freeze, they last for weeks.

Be encouraged!

"Blessed be the God...of all comfort." -2 Corinthians 1:3