Chicken Parm Baked Ziti.... (WOW!)

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Ok, So I just found this new recipe that I absolutely LOVE! I'm blogging about it, I haven't blogged in almost a year. I think that is saying something. So try it!!

It is borderline healthy... and when I say this I mean the actual recipe is healthy, however the way I made it probably not quite as much, I used whole milk instead of 1%, and a little... ok ok, A LOT more mozzarella than the recipe called for... Oh and then I ate 2 large plates full... Don't judge me. Recipe below!



Ingredients:
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Tenders (I just used fresh chicken breast)
1 Cup Plain Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Garlic Salt 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Milk 1% (or whole if you like to be cool and/or fatter)
2 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce (I use/recommend marinara sauce)
1lb Ziti
1/2 Cup Parmesan (Yes, more Parmesan)
1 Cup Part Skim Mozzarella (or fat mozzarella :D)

Directions:
Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese (1/4 cup), garlic salt, garlic powder, and pepper. In a small bowl mix egg and milk. Cut chicken into 1.5 inch cubes. Dip chicken in egg/milk mixture, and then roll in bread crumb mixture.

Heat Olive oil over medium heat. Pan fry chicken pieces until browned, approx. 4 minutes on both sides. While chicken is cooking, prepare ziti per package directions until al dente (or not). When chicken is done, remove from heat and let sit on paper towel. When ziti is done cooking, drain and pour into greased (pam) 9x14 pan. Pour Spaghetti/Marinara sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (there it is!)

Arrange chicken in single layer over pasta. Sprinkle (dump!) mozzarella cheese over chicken, and bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese melted.

Makes 8 servings (for elves, for normal fat people like Bo and I... it will be more like 4)

ENJOY!!

P.S. I wanted the pictures to be below the text... turns out I don't know how to use this blog thing very well.... The End.

Here's to the New Year! 2011 bring it on.

2010 was quite the rollercoaster, it was made up of my first year or marriage which was loaded with happiness, laughs, tears, fights, struggles, growing experiences, love, friends, adventure and more. I wouldnt say it was a great or terrible year but i'm ready for 2011.

So far in 2011:

• we have moved into a beautiful new home where we plan to stay for at least a couple years until we are able to buy a house of our own. It is a condo owned by my dad which we are lucky enough to be living in. We have plenty of space and it is absolutely gorgeous! We have decorated and made it our own.

• We moved 4 times this year, we are relieved we won't be moving again for quite awhile!!

• Bo has started a new job with APX Alarms as a phone technician, we feel very blessed for Bo to have work. I am currently looking for a job as well.

• Both of our cars are in working order as of now, we are hoping it continues this way.

• I have been sick since Christmas with a terrible cough and I sound like a smoker (its getting better though) Both my mom and niece have had serious illness.

• I am practicing guitar more and hoping to really improve my skills this year and maybe even get up the courage and confidence to be able to perform for people.

• We have moved away from 98% of our friends and are missing them terribly, hoping to make more lasting friendships here.

• We live about 1/4 of a mile from my brother and his girlfriend whom we LOVE to hang out with.

• Bo and I have both set goals/new years resolutions, what ever you want to call them and I am planning on working hard to achieve them.

• We are hoping this year will be one full of hope and opportunity.