Chicken Parm Two Ways

AKA Starting to get Adam to eat leftovers.

My husband has quite a few endearing qualities and some um, well, less than endearing ones (but not many). One of those on the not-so-endearing list is his declaration to never eat a leftover, except in the case of Lasagna which I have convinced him really is better the second (or third) time. So I have to get creative with the leftovers, perfectly portion the entree in the first place, or eat chili by myself for six days in a row.  This entry is the story of creative leftovers. Be advised, there was no trickery involved here. He knew it was leftover but it was presented anew and therefore was a success!

#1: Chicken Parmesan a la Cooking Light Italian

(please be advised I did not measure anything so my rendition is loosely based on this)

1 1/2 cups shredded fresh parmesan
1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups bottled fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup shredded provolone cheese




Preheat broiler. Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley basil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken tender in egg, dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside. 

Combine salt, pasta sauce, vinegar, and pepper. Heat throughout stove top or microwave. Pour sauce over chicken in pan. Sprinkle evenly with cheeses. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. 

Served with a small side of pasta, garlic bread and a caesar salad. 

Delish.

#2: Chicken Parmesan Panini

Sliced italian bread
Olive oil
Leftovers from last night


Slice last night's chicken.
Assemble: bread brushed with olive oil, cheese, chicken, extra sauce, italian seasonings, cheese, bread. 
Grill until cheese is melted and bread is crispy. 

Adam wanted a little dipping sauce on the side.

I added a little leftover pasta from Monday night.

Adam said this was the best sandwich he'd ever had. I know that's probably not entirely true, but it did solve my leftover dilemma and it was tasty!