Baked Chicken Parmesan

We eat a lot of chicken in our house, and I am constantly on the look out for quick and easy ways to fix it. I got this recipe from a cookbook I bought while attending Skyline Baptist Church in Branson, Missouri. It is a big hit with my kids and very easy to make.

6 boneless chicken breast halves, pounded and skin removed
3 Tbsp. butter
salt to taste
pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste (I use alot!!!!)
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup or more Parmesan cheese (depends on your taste)

Melt butter in casserole in which chicken is to be baked. Combine bread crumbs and cheese in a shallow bowl (I use a pie plate). Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Rub seasoning lightly on both sides of chicken. Dip breast in butter and coat with crumb mixture on both sides. Replace in the buttered casserole. Bake 25 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until juices run clear and chicken is done.

You can also vary this recipe by adding spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. Simply follow the above recipe. Heat one large jar of spaghetti sauce (any flavor is fine) in a pot. After the chicken is cooked thoroughly, pour 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce on each chicken breast and top with a handful of the cheese. Broil until cheese is hot and bubbly. Serve the chicken with hot spaghetti noodles, the remaining sauce, crusty french bread and a green salad.



Mmmmm Mmmmmm Good. (: