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Herbed Chicken Parmesan (Picky Eater Style)
I consider myself pretty lucky.
I have children who aren’t that picky when it comes to food.
Well, 2 of my 3 children aren’t that picky.
My four year old is actually in the “picky” faze right now and I’m counting the days until it passes.
While I hold my breath for that,
I decided to try a version of Chicken Parmesan that he and the girls might like.
I call it Herbed Chicken Parmesan…… Picky Eater Style!
I figured anything over Colorful Bowtie Pasta for my little ones is a Homerun any night.
Usually, I will have a little bit of left overs when it comes to most meals.
This, however, had nothing!
Not a crumb!
Not even an itty bitty bowtie.
When my 4 year old cleaned his plate, I knew I had a winner!
So, if you have picky eaters, try this recipe.
Even if you don’t, you’ll love it!
AND! It’s done with Chicken tenders, so Portion control is easy!
Recipe: Herbed Chicken Parmesan (Picky Eater Style)
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Dry Breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 Teaspoon Salt, Divided
1/3 Cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Divided
1 Large Egg White, Lightly Beaten (I use Egg Beaters)
1 lb. Chicken Breast Tenders
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 (14.5 oz) Can Tomato Sauce
2 Teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/3 Cup Shredded Provolone Cheese (I folded 4 slices in half twice, then sliced very thin)
Directions:
– Preheat broiler.
– Combine 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Breadcrumbs, Parsley, Basil, and 1/8 Teaspoon Salt in a shallow dish.
– Place Egg White (Or Egg Beaters) in another shallow dish.
– Dip each chicken tender in Egg White, and then dredge in Breadcrumb mixture.
– Melt butter in a large Nonstick Skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, making sure not to over crowd the pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Chicken should be golden brown.
– Transfer Chicken to a broiler pan or oven safe dish large enough to hold all of Chicken Tenders. Set aside.
– Combine 1/8 Teaspoon Salt, Tomato Sauce, Vinegar, and Pepper in a microwave-safe bowl.
– Cover with plastic wrap, and vent on one side.
– Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Spoon over Chicken. Do not discard extra sauce.
– Sprinkle evenly with remaining Parmesan Cheese and Provolone Cheese.
– Broil 2 minutes or until cheeses melt.
– Serve over Tri Colored Bowtie Pasta, drizzled with Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper.
*I say do not discard the sauce because everyone wanted extra to go over their chicken. 🙂
Side Dish Idea: Roasted Herbed Zucchini w/ Parmesan
– 3 Zucchini
– Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– Dried Italian Seasoning
– Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
– Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
– Cut off ends of zucchini.
– Cut zuchinni in half length wise.
– Drizzle a little olive oil over zucchini halves.
– Sprinkle each half with dried Italian Seasoning.
– Roast for 20 minutes.
– Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top of zucchini.
– Turn oven to broil.
– Allow to broil until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Enjoy!
~Esther~
Christmas: Chalkboard Decorating
I love my little Chalkboard that I bought from Etsy last year.
Come to think of it, I just love Chalkboards in general.
They are so much fun to play with and they work for any season.
Whether you just want to write down a shopping list, or if you want to give your kids a cool spot to draw!
Since our “Theme” for Christmas is the Grinch who Stole Christmas, I figured I would quote him.
Now, I did my best attempt at fitting the whole quote on the board.
I started out larger than I should have and realized that as I started to get towards the bottom.
By the end, I was itty bitty, but I didn’t erase and start over because, umm… well….
“That was the look I was going for?”
Yup! That’s it!
Have fun with it!
Add an ornament here or there.
Use different sayings. Famous quotes from Christmas movies past are the best!
I think I am even going to use this quote on the Teacher Christmas Presents my little ones do.
(Other than the fact that I just realized I misspelled Virginia,)
This one reminds me of a time when I was little when I wrote Santa a letter and asked him if he was real.
I think we all have that moment at some point.
I remember getting a rolled up typed letter that was secured by a single red ribbon.
It was addressed: Dear Esther,
It went on to talk about how he was just as real as I was and how he believed in me just like I believed in him……
I found out my mother typed that letter…..
LAST YEAR!
THIS IS WHY I HAVE TRUST ISSUES, PEOPLE!
OK, Moving on! : D
You should, however, be warned.
If you leave your Chalkboard left alone for any length of time, it could end up like this….
Hearts drawn all over it.
Pretty sure she is the culprit….
Come to think of it, it’s not so bad.
Think I’ll keep it. : )
Fun Christmas Presents: (Boot Jewelry)
I was in my local western store the other day and as I was checking out at the counter, I spotted a pair of boots with a piece of jewelry on them!
Now maybe I’m a little late at this, but I thought that was the COOLEST THING I had ever seen!
I mean, why didn’t I think of this?
Everybody knows I love to wear my boots.
Let’s be honest, sometimes those boots need a little sprucing up!
They had different styles.
They even had some rhinestone ones, but this one caught my eye the most.
It even looked good on my flashier boots.
I think the best part is that you can wear it with either a plain or a dressier outfit.
It would be great for when you wear your boots with a sundress!
I also picked this up while I was there.
Girls! Listen up!
Y’all need one of these handy things for when someone else isn’t around to help you!
It is hard enough sometimes to get those darn things off WITH someone’s help.
You know, you know what I’m talking about.
Watch and learn:
Step on…..
Insert foot…..
Pull foot out!
OMG! Do you realize how much this has changed my LIFE????!!!!????????
Better diagram of how footing is.
(I probably could have done this to begin with, but that just wouldn’t be me)
I caution you, however!
DO NOT TRY TO STAND ON THIS AFTER CONSUMING ONE OF THESE:
You will hurt yourself.
SO!
Let’s recap:
“Boot Jewelry”!!!
Fun!
Cute!
Christmas Present!
Got at my local Western Store, Wild West.
$19.99 each
Wooden Boot Jack
$9.50 each
P.S. I also tried these with my regular fashion boots and I think they looked good too.
Now go do more Christmas Shopping!
-Esther
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