Quick and easy suppers are the best. Especially, when they are homemade! This recipe couldn't be any easier. Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs and spices are all you need to quickly bake up supper. This chicken recipe is from Weight Watchers. The chicken isn't smothered with three to four layers. You don't have to remember, "batter in flour, then egg, then flour again." There is no eggs, no flour. It's just one simple step and then it's ready for the oven. Time's a wastin'...let's get to bakin'...
WW Parmesan Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 2-3
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Parmesan/Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
Allow me to just rant for one moment, will you? I love me some chicken tenderloins but hate the small tendon that usually runs thru each piece. It's white when uncooked and extremely tough. We've all seen it, right? I really would love if, before packaged, the butcher would just simply slice that bad boy out. Nope. It's never happened. Not the chicken I buy, anyways. It causes parts of the chicken to be tough when eating. Why have tough chicken when you can have tender, "de-tendon" chicken? :) I have tried slicing the small tendon out but butchery is NOT my for forte. My chicken usually ends up in small, bite size pieces, like chicken nuggets. My dear husband has tried teaching me to slice down one side of tendon, then the other, while at the same time holding on to the top of the tendon. The tendon is usually sticking out on one end of the tenderloin and is slippery. I just don't have those skills. But, he sure does and that's why he always does the job...and, just right, too! He's super!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a gallon size zip-loc bag or a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well with a fork.
Your mixture should look like this.
Next, line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and make sure to wrap around the edges of pan. Did I mention this recipe was quick? Doing this step allows for quick and easy cleanup. Lightly spray the aluminum foil with cooking spray to prevent any sticking.
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| You'll be glad you did this step! Just thank me later :) |
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| The chicken is laying on a clear cutting board, in case you wondered. :) |
Then, one by one, dip your chicken tenderloins into the mixture. Really make sure to coat the chicken well. I used my fork to help press on the mixture.
Lay the chicken tenderloins onto your prepared pan.
Now, you are ready to bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. About 10-12 minutes into the cooking process, I turned each piece.
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| Yummy! Supper's on its' way! #inovenshot |
Put back into oven to finish baking.
There you have it! Parmesan Chicken. Not to be confused with Chicken Parmesan.
Now, wasn't that easy? I hope you will try this recipe. It's much healthier than fried chicken or chicken smothered with pasta sauce on a huge bed of noodles.
Bon appetit...let's eat!,
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