Cornflake Italian Parmesan Chicken

cornflakes

What You Need:

3 Tbsp margarine, melted
1/2 C cornflakes, crushed
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 375 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.
Pour the melted margarine into a shallow bowl.
In a separate shallow bowl stir together the cornflakes, seasoning and cheese.
Dip the chicken into the melted margarine allowing any excess to drip off.
Coat the chicken with the cornflake mixture.
Lay the coated chicken into a shallow baking dish.
Bake the chicken for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.

Makes 4 servings

This is a great way use of that last little bit of cereal left in the bottom of the box. If you are short on Parmesan cheese replace it with Romano cheese. Add a salad and a steamed vegetable for a budget meal that has a short prep time but goes a long way in the flavor department.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 287; Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 9g; Fiber 0g; Protein 35g; Cholesterol 109 mg; Sodium 318 mg

Garlic Butter Parmesan Rolls

rolls

What You Need:

1 (11 oz.) pkg. refrigerated breadsticks
2 Tbsp garlic butter, melted
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

How to Make It:

Line a baking sheet with foil and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Flour a flat surface, separate the breadsticks and place them on the floured surface.
Cut the breadstick lengthwise into 3 strips leaving 3/4 inch uncut ends.
Roll the outside strips in opposite directions around the uncut portion at the end.
Roll the center strip in either direction around the uncut end and pinch to help hold its shape.
Lay the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the garlic butter.
Whisk the cheese, parsley and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the tops of each roll with the cheese mixture.
Bake the rolls for 13 minutes or until they are just turning a golden brown.

Makes 6 servings

If you have grated Romano cheese instead of Parmesan cheese feel free to use it instead. The cayenne pepper is optional. Make an extra batch and freeze them for later. Don’t have time to create the rolls? Leave the breadsticks as they are and proceed as directed above.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 112; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 12g; Fiber 0g; Protein 3g; Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 263 mg