This creamy parmesan chicken contains no tomato sauce. It is a lovely comfort food type of casserole that was a family favorite

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 6 tbsp grated parmesan divided in 1/2
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3 lbs chicken pieces
• cooking spray
• 10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• paprika

• Pasta of choice
• Minced Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. In a large resealable bag or container, combine bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning
3. Add the chicken pieces and shake until well coated with the bread crumb mixture
4. Place chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish that has been well coated with cooking spray
5. Bake 20 minutes. Turn check and and bake for another 20 minutes
6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soup and milk. Spoon evenly over the top of the chicken
7. Sprinkle lightly with paprika and remaining parmesan cheese
8. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is tender
9. Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions and drain and set aside
10. Remove chicken from oven. Remove the pieces from the pan to a plate leaving most of the sauce in the pan. Skim off excess fat if needed
11. Add drained pasta to the sauce in the baking pan and toss to coat
12. Serve the chicken over the pasta and garnish with fresh minced parsley

Alternatives to Pasta

You can serve over pan baked broccoli, cauliflower, spaghettis sauce, zoodles