Caesar Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or about six servings worth
• 6 ounces of chow mein noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle Caesar dressing
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 3 roma tomatoes, diced
• 3 avocados, diced
• Fresh or bottled lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º F.

In large mixing bowl combine the chow mein noodles, half the bottle, (eight ounces,) of the Caesar dressing and 1/4 of a cup of water until the chow mein noodles are completely coated. Put the coated chow mein noodles in an oven safe baking dish then set aside.

Coat each portion of chicken with some Caesar dressing, then place the breasts on to of the coated show mein noodles. Bake for 35 minutes.

During the last ten minutes of baking add three cups of fresh spinach to the top of the chicken, then cover and let the meal finish baking.

While the chicken is baking, dice the tomatoes and the avocados. Splash some lemon juice on the diced avocados so the fruit does not brown.

When chicken is done, let stand before serving. Top the chicken with the tomatoes and avocado. Serve Caesar dressing on the side if desired.

Time: 45 minutes 

Servings: 6 

Cost per serving is less than $5.

Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of French bread
• 1 stick butter; softened
• 2-3 large cloves of garlic; crushed

Optional ingredients

• Oregano to taste
• Basil to taste
• Parsley to taste
• Grated cheese such as Parmesan or Romano
• Olive oil can be used in place of butter; drizzle on bread so that it coats surface.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Take loaf of French bread and slice in half horizontally, then slice the halves into smaller pieces; about 12. Spread the softened butter on the pieces of bread then add the crushed garlic.

Time: 30 minutes 

Servings: About 12 

Cost per serving is less than $1.