Italian Chicken

 

This is probably one of my very favorite things I have ever made! It was so easy and so yummy.  I have leftovers and I can't wait until tomorrow to eat them.  I found this recipe on pintrest and the original posting is here.  I made a few adjustments when I made it myself.  It took probably less than 10 minutes to get in the oven.  This will be going in my meal rotations for awhile.

Italian Chicken

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salt and Pepper

1 can diced tomatoes with Garlic and Olive Oil (I believe I used the Western Family brand)

Additional fresh tomatoes and chopped garlic if preferred. (I added 2 Romas and a couple globs of chopped garlic from a jar)

1 can of artichokes, drained

2 tablespoons flour {since the chicken will produce so much liquid}.

Shredded mozzerella cheese

Chopped fresh basil

Lightly grease 9x13 pan. Place chicken breasts in pan and season well with salt and pepper.  In a bowl, mix together tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, and 2 tablespoons of flour.  Spoon mixture over chicken.

Bake at 350 degrees until chicken is no longer pink. 30-40 minutes.  Sprinkle shredded cheese and chopped basil over chicken.  Put back in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and yummy.

You can serve over pasta, but I didn't want the carbs and I don't think it's necessary.

Pancake Squares

Sarah and Henry (and if I'm being totally honest, myself) could eat pancakes everyday.  When I don't feel like standing at the stove flipping pancakes while I am also pouring syrup, getting cups of milk, frying eggs and cleaning up spills, I make these: Pancake Squares.  Simply make up the batter and stick it in the oven.  The flavor is dead-on for regular pancakes although the texture is a little cake-like but I think Sarah likes them more. Justin doesn't think they can ever replace fried in bacon grease pancakes and he's right but it's nice to mix it up a little and give my griddle a break. If it's just me and the kids, an 8x8 pan is enough but if Justin's home, we double it for a 9x13 and bake for 27 minutes.

Pancake Squares
3/4 cup milk
2 T. melted butter
1 large egg
1 T. sugar
1 cup flour
2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, beat together milk, butter and egg. Add sugar, then gradually beat the flour in. Carefully stir in the baking powder and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serves 4-6.

From bigredkitchen.com