Autumn brings changes to our activity schedule and one thing
we find time for is making home-cooked meals for our residents. Each month thru spring the activities
department schedules a day to prepare a special meal for 18 residents. The guest list is rotated so everyone has a
chance to enjoy this special occasion.
November’s menu included Chicken Parmesan Casserole, Campanelle Pasta
with Marinara sauce, Caesar Salad, Buttered Garlic Texas Toast, and Pumpkin
Cheesecake. The chicken Parmesan
casserole is a simple and delicious alternative to traditional chicken
Parmesan. The recipe follows if you
would like to try it!!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed or finely chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced in half
at thick portion
3 cups marinara sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 package (8 oz) mozzarella cheese (we used more)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (we used more)
1 package garlic croutons crushed a little
Preheat oven 350°
Coat the bottom of a 9x13 pan with olive oil, sprinkle with
garlic and pepper flakes.
Arrange chicken and pour marinara sauce over the
chicken. Sprinkle basil over the
sauce. Top with half of the mozzarella
and half of the Parmesan. Sprinkle on
the croutons then top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for
about 35 minutes. Enjoy!
