Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Pasta - $5.50

1 Can Spaghetti Sauce ($0.99 Cent Store)        $1.00
3 lbs Chicken ($0.99/lb on Sale)                        $3.00
2 Eggs                                                               $0.50

Parmesan Crust                                                 $1.00
1 cup grated Parmesan
4 tsp Oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper

Total                                                                $5.50

Chicken thighs/drumsticks at $0.99/lb or if you prefer boneless skinless chicken breast at $1.99/lb (this would increase cost of recipe to $8.50)

The chicken part is low carb recipe so if you are trying low carb you can substitute the noodles for an alternate side, but I'd still use some spaghetti sauce for dipping! (If you have leftovers from other recipes like the English Muffin Pizzas this is a great way to use it!) The crust probably only costs about $0.50 to make if you buy your Parmesan in bulk like we do, but in case you don't I used to more expensive price.

CHICKEN Option 1: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

Put 2 lbs (about 4 breasts) into large plastic bag and use kitchen mallet (or roller) to pound chicken into thin pieces.  Cut each chicken breast into large strips for easier cooking or leave in one piece for a "prettier" meal.

CHICKEN Option 2: Bone In Chicken - I suggest Drumsticks

Break 2 eggs into one bowl and use whisk to stir.

In a separate bowl combine all ingredients for the Parmesan crust

Next, put noodles in water and cook according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking add oil to skillet - enough so the bottom is barely covered and turn on medium heat.

Once oil is heated take prepared chicken and dip in egg then roll in Parmesan crust mixture until fully coated.

Place chicken in skillet (as much as will fit) and cook for 5 minutes on each side.  If cooking drumsticks you may need to do quarter turns ever 2.5 minutes.  To keep crust for becoming overcooked/burnt shake pan every 2 minutes just to move the chicken around a bit.

While chicken is cooking put sauce in sauce pan and heat until slightly bubbly.  Don't forget to check your noodles and stir too!

To finish put pasta and chicken on plate and drizzle sauce all over everything! Yummy!