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Healthy Simple Parmesan Chicken

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You will need your favorite seasoned croutons - crushed to get 5 tablespoons, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes,  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Preheat your oven to 400. Crush your croutons in a small baggie using a glass or rolling pin to crush till you have 5 tablespoons.  Add into the same bag your 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Mix well. Pour your mixture onto a plate.  You will place each chicken breast on the mixture then flip over to coat each side. Line a baking sheet with foil and place your coated chicken breasts. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes, flipping your chicken over and moving the ones on the inside to the outside about half way through. Serve up with your favorite healthy side and ENJOY!!

Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta

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You will need 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 16 oz pasta, garlic salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 8 oz fat free cream cheese, 1/4 cup + 4 tablespoons skim milk, 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 10 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeeze out excess liquid) and shredded Parmesan cheese.  Start your water to cook your pasta per the instructions on the box - I used mini penne pasta. Cut up your chicken into small bite size pieces. Heat your olive oil in a large skillet on medium.  Add your chicken once warmed, add your garlic salt and pepper at this time. Once your chicken is done add your cream cheese and 1/4 cup of your milk.  Stir constantly until cream cheese is melted.   Next add your teriyaki sauce and Worcestershire sauce.  Mix well.  Add your 4 tablespoons of milk now, mix well. Add your spinach and keep on medium heat for about 5 additional minutes, stirring occasio...

Make-Ahead Bacon Mashed Potatoes

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Please note this recipe is for a double batch You will need 16 medium sized potatoes, 2 cups sour cream, 16 oz softened cream cheese, 8 tablespoons butter, 3 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, 3 teaspoons onion powder, 1 cup thinly sliced green onions, 1 lb cooked bacon (making sure to save 3 tablespoons of the drippings), 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and milk to taste and consistency you desire,  Wash your potatoes and cut into small quarters. Boil your potatoes till very tender, about 20-30 minutes, stirring every so often to ensure all are getting cooked. While your potatoes are cooking you will combine your sour cream, cream cheese and butter in a large bowl.  Once your potatoes are done add to your creams and butter mixture, mash your potatoes and stir well. Add your finely chopped green onions, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder and stir well. Chop/cut up your cooked bacon, add to your potatoes along w...