Healthier Penne Rosa With Chicken Recipes

PENNE ROSA WITH PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare a large pot of boiling water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• On a plate, mix together bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and water to create an egg wash.
• Coat each chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat each side in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Place on a paper-towel lined plate.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the tomatoes and mushrooms. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until warmed through.
• Add the spinach, and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
• Then add the cooked pasta, and top with both jars of sauce. Stir everything together until the vegetables and pasta are well-coated in sauce.
• Slice the chicken before serving over bowls of the pasta and sauce. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
• Store chicken and pasta separately in airtight containers for up to one week.

PENNE ROSA WITH PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.