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Dinner for Two

Angela Sellers | February 9, 2018

Food

Make Valentine’s Day dinner at home this year

If you’re still exploring what to get your loved one for Valentine’s Day this year, look no further. We’re pairing a succulent Stuffed Parmesan Chicken with Buttered Herb Parmesan Pasta and a sweet peanut butter parfait for a simple and impressive spread.

Stuffed Parmesan Chicken with Buttered Herb Parmesan Pasta

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Parmesan Chicken
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
2 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 thin slices HORMEL® Cure 81® Ham
cooking spray as needed
½ cup marinara sauce
4 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Pasta
6 ounces fettuccine noodles
3 tablespoons butter
2 packages HERB-OX® Chicken Granules
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

For the Parmesan Chicken

  1. Heat oven to 400° F.

  2. In shallow plate, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. In shallow bowl, whisk together egg and water.

  3. Make slit in side of chicken breast. Stuff with Brie cheese. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.

  4. Wrap ham slices around each breast. Dip chicken in egg mixture, shaking off excess. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

  5. Place chicken on lightly greased rack over baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

  6. Spoon marinara over top of chicken and sprinkle with Mozzerella cheese. Heat oven to broil and place 3 inches from heat source and broil 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

For the Pasta

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Melt butter in pasta pot over low heat. Return pasta to pot. Stir in chicken granules, parsley and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese

Peanut Butter-Cookie Parfait

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1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1½ cups cold milk
½ cup SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter
2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (about 16 cookies)
1½ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 parfait glasses
fresh mint sprigs
whipped topping

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

  2. Spoon about ¼ cup of mixture into each parfait glasses. Layer with crushed cookies and remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Garnish with additional whipped topping and fresh mint, if desired.