Since my cowboy husband is definitely a meat (a.k.a. beef) and potatoes kinda guy, we don’t eat much chicken around here. But this is one recipe he doesn’t complain about. I usually serve this with some kind of potatoes (to offset the fact that it isn’t beef) but  it tastes a Italian to me, so it would be great with some kind of pasta and sauce. I’m going to try that next time!

Parmesan Breaded Chicken

1/4 C. Seasoned Bread Crumbs

1/4 C. Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 tsp. Oregano

1/4 tsp. (each) Basil, Rosemary, Pepper

4 (about 3 oz. each) Skinless Chicken Breasts (I use boneless but bone-in will work fine too)

1/2 C. Buttermilk

Combine dry ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk and roll in crumb mixture. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray and place chicken in pan and cover.  Bake, covered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove cover and bake 20 minutes more or until done.

This is one of my go to recipes when I’m in a hurry! It is one of those recipes you can make any way you like. Here’s how I do it:

Ingredients:

1 Loaf French Bread

Butter

1/2 Jar Pizza Sauce (Wal-Mart has an all natural version with a very short ingredient list – it is $1 per jar where I live)

mozzarella Cheese

Pepperoni

Onion

Pizza Toppings You Like

Directions:

1. Cut bread in half, place on lined cookie sheet, butter and broil on low for a few minutes. (Check regularly – bread can go from light brown to black in seconds – I know!)

2. Add pizza sauce, cheese and toppings.

3. Broil on low or high for 5 to 10 minutes (check more often if you use high). My mom makes this recipe often too. She bakes  the pizza instead of broiling it. She bakes at 350 for 10 to 20 minutes.