Best Kittencals Parmesan Egg Noodles Recipes

Kittencal's Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, I use 1 teaspoon)
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
3/4 cup milk (or can use half-and-half cream)
1/2 cup sour cream (can increase to to 3/4 cup)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 small onion, finely chopped (can use 2 green onions)
1/4 cup pimiento, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, diced
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked (can add another 3 ounces for a more meatier casserole if desired, or use cooked chicken or turkey)
12 -15 butter flavored crackers, broken in pieces (such as Ritz Crackers)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (if using) milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, pepper, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
Bake for about 25 minutes.

Kittencal's Parmesan Orzo image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly add in the chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 1446.8, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 22.1

Kittencal's Chicken Parmesan (Low-Fat and Delicious!) image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups low-fat marinara sauce (or meatless pasta sauce, can use a little more)
1/3 cup flour
1 large egg (might use two)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon white salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees F (oven rack set to lowest position).
Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the breasts between two sheets of waxed paper, then using a mallet pound until almost half the thickness (do not pound to very thin).
In a shallow dish combine dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and black pepper.
Place the flour in another shallow bowl or on a plate.
Place the egg in a bowl and lighty beat (you should have 3 separate bowls).
Firstly dredge the chicken in the flour, then dip into egg, lastly coat in the breadcrumb mixture pressing down with hands to adhear the mixture firmly to the chicken.
Spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable spray or lightly brush with a little olive oil.
Add in the breasts one or two at a time and lightly brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side, do not cook through completely) transfer to prepared baking dish.
Drizzle the marinara sauce over the top and around each breast (there should be some sauce between each piece of chicken).
If you are using the mozzarella cheese sprinkle over the top and around all the chicken.
Top with about 1/4 to 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (cooking time should take no more than 30 minutes or the chicken will be dry).
TO SERVE; slide a wide spatula underneath the breast/s along with some sauce and cheese that is left in the baking dish.