“Mommy Goals 2010: Create a food journal. I already have a “menu plan” which is everything I cook. Due to a very picky husband, rarely does it change. I want to take each meal and create a calorie count and serving size for each. I am currently expecting and cannot diet, but as soon as this sweet bean pops out, it’s back to diet and exercise for this family!”
Time to get started on making a calorie counting chart! So, here is the recipe, cost (varies), and calorie count for my favorite dish that I cook: Chicken Parmesan.
Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Makes 4 servings
| 2 – 16 | oz chicken breast, skinless, boneless |
| 1/2 | cup breadcrumbs |
| 1/4 | cup parmesan cheese, grated |
| 1/4 | cup italian dressing |
| 1 | cup prepared spaghetti sauce |
| 1/2 | cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions
- Skinless Chicken breast – 48 calories per oz
- 1/2 c Progresso bread crumbs – 220 calories
- 1/4 c Kraft Parmesan and Romano – 80 calories
- 1/4 c Ken’s Italian dressing – 220 calories
- 1 c Ragu spaghetti sauce – 70 calories
- 1/2 c Kraft Italian Five Cheese – 180
Total Calorie Count: 577 calories per serving
My Cost: (Remember, I buy these as they go on sale snd stock up. Also, the final price I list is only for the portion I use.)
- Skinless Chicken breast – ($1.79/lb) , 2 lbs = $3.58
- Progresso bread crumbs – ($0.75 each), 1/2 c = $0.19
- Kraft Parmesan and Romano – ($2.99 each), 1/4 c = $0.75
- Ken’s Italian dressing – ($0.49 each), 1/4 c = $0.13
- Ragu spaghetti sauce – ($1 each), 1 c = $0.33
- Kraft Mozzarella – ($0.49 each), 1/2c =$0.13
Original Cost: $9.30 or $2.33 per serving
Final Exact Cost: $5.11 for the dish or $1.28 per
Want to add your favorite recipe with the exact calorie count and cost? email me and I’ll add it as a post! (adventuresinmomville at gmail dot com)
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