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LongHorn Inspired Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This post is inspired by one of my favorite restaurant chain meals of all time…LongHorn’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken. That’s right folks my go to meal at a steak house is chicken, but it’s literally so good! This marinated chicken is topped with a cheesy panko bread crumb mixture that is pure heaven.

I like to marinate the chicken overnight, but you could probably get away with marinating it for just an hour or two. This is a perfect dish for a quiet date night at home or for family dinner. I like to serve this paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a veggie.

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  1. Filet the chicken breasts into cutlets.
  2. Combine all marinade ingredients into a gallon Ziplock bag, seal and shake to combine. Add chicken cutlets into marinade, seal bag and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to a low broil.
  4. Sear the chicken breast cutlets over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and place onto a greased baking sheet.
  5. Mix together ranch ¼ cup of ranch dressing and 1/4 cup of shaved Parmesan.
  6. In a separate microwave safe bowl, melt 4 tbsp of butter. After melted, add in the panko breadcrumbs and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
  7. Top each chicken cutlet with 1 slice of provolone.
  8. Then spread a spoon full of the ranch and Parmesan mixture over each chicken cutlet.
  9. Lastly sprinkle each chicken cutlet with the panko breadcrumbs.
  10. Place the chicken into the oven on a low broil until cheese melts and the panko breadcrumbs are golden brown. Remove and cut into one of the chicken cutlets to ensure it’s cooked all the way. Enjoy all the cheesy chicken goodness!

Low-Carb White Cheddar Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

I have 52 days until I need to squeeze into my wedding dress, which means it’s time to detox from all the Easter candy and treats I’ve been indulging in over the last week. I also had my cake tasting last weekend at Sandra’s Cake Studio, which was AMAZING! If you live near Bowie, MD, I highly recommend her cakes for all your special occasions. That being said, I’m taking a break from sugar and embracing veggies.

I like to eat low-carb whenever I can, but I also love macaroni and cheese. Quite problematic, I know. Solution? Substitute the “Mac” with cauliflower. Genius! Cauliflower is a great veggie to substitute for starches like pasta and rice. It has a mild flavor that pairs well with a variety of ingredients. One of my favorite versions of macaroni and cheese is Panera’s white mac and cheese. It’s super creamy, decadent and a must try. That was my inspiration for this dish. Ooey-gooey white cheddar cheese, perfectly melted with cauliflower and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Talk about a dream. I also like to sprinkle on a little Old Bay Seasoning at the end for extra flavor. For my readers who are non-Marylanders, this seasoning is a staple in Maryland.

This dish also reheats really well in the microwave, so it’s perfect to meal prep on the weekend to eat throughout the week. This cauliflower mac and cheese may cut back on the carbs, but it definitely does not cut back on flavor!

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  1. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a microwave save bowl. Drizzle the melted butter into an 8x8 baking dish, greasing the bottom and sides of the dish.
  2. Shred the white cheddar cheese and add it into a large bowl. Reserve some for sprinkling on top of the cauliflower. If you buy bagged shredded cheese you can skip this step. Don’t worry, I won’t judge you. I’m all about convenience.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, soften 4 oz of cream cheese. Add the softened cream cheese, ¼ cup of sour cream, ½ tsp of salt and ½ tsp of ground black pepper to the shredded cheese mixture.
  4. Steam 24 oz of frozen cauliflower, approximately 4 cups. I just microwave 2 of the cauliflower steam bags.
  5. Dump the cooked cauliflower into the bowl with the cheese mixture and gently mix with a spoon, evenly coating the cauliflower with all of the cheesy goodness.
  6. Transfer the cauliflower mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded white cheddar cheese on top. Lastly, sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese on top to taste.
  7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes uncovered. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning if you are feeling adventurous. Lastly, indulge in the cheesy goodness of a low-carb “Mac” and cheese.