Parmesan chicken with Pasta Rags

I wasn't sure if I was really going to ever post a recipe on here since I don't make anything too exciting, but......I made this chicken last night and let me just tell you it tasted like something I'd order from Olive Garden. I found the recipe from Betty Crockers website, and the directions were pretty easy to follow, and it turned out soooo good! You can also use any kind of pasta you want, and add whatever else to the pasta mix you want! I used 2 chicken breasts but had extra stuff to make more, I would say this recipe makes enough for about 4 chicken breasts. Enjoy :)


Chicken
3
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2
teaspoon seasoned salt
3
tablespoons olive oil
1
tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2
cup Progresso® garlic herb bread crumbs
1/2
cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 1/2
lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs


Pasta
8
oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1/4
cup olive oil
1
clove garlic, finely chopped
1
package (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, drained
1/2
teaspoon seasoned salt
1
cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2
tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Garnish, if desired
Fresh basil sprigs
Shaved Parmesan cheese


1. Heat oven to 475°F. In shallow microwavable bowl, stir together 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 3 tablespoons oil and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir.

2. In another shallow bowl, stir together bread crumbs and grated cheese. Coat chicken pieces with garlic mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.

3. Bake about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut. Meanwhile, cook broken lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.

4. In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 clove garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is cooked. Add cooked noodles, tomatoes and chopped basil; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve pasta mixture with chicken. Garnish with basil sprigs and shaved Parmesan cheese.