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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Penne Rosa With Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 2 (16 ounce) jars alfredo sauce
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • place 2 cups parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.
  • fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in penne and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • dip chicken breasts into the beaten egg whites.
  • press chicken into parmesan cheese in shallow bowl to coat both sides.
  • gently toss between your hands so any cheese that hasn't stuck can fall away. place the chicken on prepared baking sheet.
  • bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 18 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).
  • meanwhile, heat alfredo sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan over low heat. allow to simmer while you finish the remaining steps.
  • heat a large skillet over medium high heat; cook and stir mushrooms and spinach until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • stir vegetables into the sauce.
  • place the penne pasta into a serving bowl; slice chicken breasts and arrange over the pasta.
  • pour sauce over the pasta and chicken, and sprinkle remaining 1 cup parmesan cheese on top.

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