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Cheesy Crunch Chicken & Italian Brussel Sprouts Bake

An easy delicious chicken and brussel sprout recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 6
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

Crunch Chicken

  • 3 lbs. 1.5 kg boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or six large filets
  • 1 tsp. 5 mL butter, unsalted
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp. 5 mL garlic, minced, about 3 cloves
  • 1 c. 250 mL pepper jack cheese, finely shredded
  • 1 c. 250 mL panko crumbs
  • 1 tsp. 5 mL garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. 5 mL salt
  • 1/2 tsp. 2 mL ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. 5 mL dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp. 30 mL flour

Italian Brussel Sprouts

  • 16 oz. 475 g Brussel Sprouts, frozen
  • 1 tbsp. 15 mL Olive Oil
  • 1.5 oz. 45 g sundried tomatoes in oil, oil discarded
  • 1/2 tbsp. 7 mL garlic, minced, about 4 cloves
  • 2 tsp. 10 mL dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. 2 mL salt
  • 2 tsp. 10 mL lemon juice

Instructions

  • Trim fat from chicken filets and coat a large rectangle foil pan with butter.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cheese shreds, panko crumbs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tsp. (5 mL) minced garlic until frothy.
  • Sprinkle the tops of each chicken filet with a little flour, making sure it is evenly coated. Next, dip each filet top in the egg mixture. Then, dip the tops in the panko cheese blend and place, tops up, in the center of the foil pan.
  • In a food processor or blender; puree olive oil, sundried tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and lemon juice until almost smooth, about 2 minutes. It is okay to have a few nice pieces of tomato in the mix when done blending.
  • In a medium bowl, toss frozen Brussel sprouts together with the sundried tomato and lemon puree. Pour equal amounts on either side on the chicken filets in the foil pan.

MAKE IT NOW

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake filets and sprouts, uncovered for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve hot.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

  • Cover the foil pan with plastic wrap and foil that has been labeled with the name and simple cooking instructions. Freeze.

COOK FROM FROZEN

  • Thaw for 24 hours in fridge prior to cooking. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Remove foil and plastic wrap. Bake for 40 minutes, uncovered, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Serve hot.