Chicken Tenders Parmesan With Penne And Broccoli Recipes

CHICKEN TENDERS PARMESAN WITH PENNE AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.
• In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Dip tenders in egg, then in Parmesan mixture; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Broil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
• Preheat oven to 450*.
• Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Then top with chicken, remaining 3/4 cup sauce, and finally mozzarella.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions; adding broccoli for final 30 seconds.
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli, and return to pot.
• Add oil and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Toss, gradually adding some reserved pasta water until pasta is lightly coated.
• Serve chicken with penne and broccoli.

OVEN PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Brush both sides of chicken with dressing; place in pan. In small bowl, stir melted butter, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese until well blended. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon bread crumb mixture on top of each breast. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F.)
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in both cans of tomatoes, the broth and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Cook, uncovered, over low heat 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Add tomato mixture to pasta; toss to coat.
• Spoon pasta onto serving platter; top with chicken. Garnish with remaining 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon basil.