paramesan chicken in spaghetti

I was reading my daily email from a subscription of Simply Recipes when this article caught my attention. I have all the ingredients in my pantry plus the instruction is very easy...so i gave it a go...this then is our dinner for tonight. I've made a few revisions with the original recipe.
SIMPLE, EASY AND YUMMY!

the way i want my pasta to be..try it!

SAUCE:

1 large yellow onion, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 tsp. oregano

pinch of red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 tbsp brown sugar

CHICKEN BREADING:

4 chicken fillet

salt and pepper

1 egg

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 cup paramesan cheese

1/2 cup olive oil

8 oz mozarella cheese

1. For the sauce: Saute the onions and garlic. Add the crushed tomatoes and dried oregano. Simmer. Add the sugar, red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Cook uncovered 10-12 minutes.

2. Season chicken fillet with salt and pepper. Dip in egg and into the breadcrumbs. Pan fry 3 minutes each side or until golden brown.

3. Arrange in a baking dish with the sauce at the bottom. Topped each chicken fillet with mozarella and paramesan cheese. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

4. Serve with spaghetti.

chicken and spinach veloute

This soup is super yummy and it's so easy to make. Perfect for whipping up at the last minute

when u have unexpected visitors dropping by.

Ingredients:

5 cups chicken stock

6 oz spinach, stems removed and washed

1/3 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

salt and pepper to taste

1. Blanch spinach in boiling water. Squeeze out all the juices and slice coarsely.

2. Heat pot. Add the butter and flour. Cook the flour for 2 minutes.

3. Add the chicken stock. Mix. Add the spinach.

4. Blend in a food processor. Reutrn to pot, simmer gently.

5. Season. Add the heavy cream.

6. Serve with croutons.

PAELLA

Paella is a Spanish inspired dish. There are different kinds of paella..you can actually make

your own version with whatever staple that is available in your pantry. One of the key
ingredient though is saffron, which is considered to be the most expensive spice by weight in the whole world. Saffron gives this distinct yellow color with grassy or hay-like aroma.

It is simple to make and a full meal in one. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

800 gms japanese rice

2 handfuls of clams

2 handfuls of mussels

2 whole squid, cleaned inside out

200 gm shrimp

200 gm fish fillet

150 gm chicken fillet

1 green bell pepper

1 yellow onion

2 lemons cut into wedges

1 Tbsp saffron

chicken stock, just enough to cover the rice

*optional: 100 gms chorizo

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat pan with olive oil, saute the chicken slices for 2-3

minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. Saute the squid in the same pan. Remove and set aside.

3. Saute the fish fillet for 3 mins in the same pan. Remove and set aside.

4. Saute the onions, garlic, celery and green bell pepper. Season. Add the saffron.

5. Add the rice (washed in water). Mix. Add the chicken stock.

6. Cook for 12 minutes. Add the shrimp, squid, fish, chicken, clams and mussels on top.Cover

7. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until rice is cooked but not mushy.

8. Serve with lemon wedges.