Why did I start this blog? I have been having episodes of inflammation in my hands and fingers, feet and toes, and joints for some time now. I’ve consulted the doctor and have had tests done. It’s not rheumatoid arthritis and my uric acid is normal (tho at times borderline normal). In an effort to determine which food triggers the inflammation, I have been systematically eliminating certain foods from my diet and then bringing them back. After several years, I have now come to the conclusion that I seem to be reacting to animal protein in general (like some sort of allergic reaction). Different animal proteins affect me to different degrees; some cause inflammation faster than others. So I have decided to reduce my intake of meat. No, I am not going vegetarian; maybe semi-vegetarian if there is such a thing. I will be adding interesting and not too difficult recipes here as I find them. I will also include arthritis management tips that have worked for me.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Chicken Potato Bake


Ingredients

1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 (24-30 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste on plate. Place egg in small shallow bowl; beat well.

In 13x9" glass baking dish, combine potatoes, soup, milk, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red bell pepper; mix well.

One at a time, dip the smooth side of a chicken breast in egg, then in bread crumb mixture to coat. Place, coated side up, on the potato mixture. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and potato mixture is bubbling and brown around the edges. Serves 6.


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