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We all have that one dinner that is our “Go To” dinner. Mine is parmesan/breaded chicken breasts and orzo & rice pilaf. Add a salad to that and you have a great dinner that is quick and easy to prepare. My family never complains when I make this meal. This is also the meal I make to take to friends when they need meals. Again, never any complaints.

Crispy Baked Chicken

3/4 c. bread crumbs or panko
1/4 c. grated parmesan
3 T. butter
1 egg, beaten
3 chicken breasts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Grease baking pan.

Melt butter in microwave and add bread crumbs and parmesan.

Dip chicken in the beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumb/parmesan mixture.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Will depend on the thickness of your chicken.

Orzo & Rice Pilaf

2 T. butter
1/4 c. orzo
1 very small white onion, minced
3/4 c. white rice
1 can chicken broth
1/8 tsp. black pepper, or to taste

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter. Add orzo & cook, stirring occasionally until orzo is browned. Add onion & cook until onion is soft. About 5 minutes.

Add rice & pepper, stirring to coat. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Rice should be soft and fluffy.

Enjoy!