Chicken Parmesan with Penne and Broccolini

Item No. REC11728
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs
  • Contains Wheat
Prepared with
Ninja Combi™ All-in-One Multicooker, Oven, and Air Fryer
Model: SFP701
$249.99
Total Time
15m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 4 uncooked chicken cutlets (4 ounces each)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce, 1/4 cup reserved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch broccolini, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish

Utensils needed

  • Three Small Bowls

Instructions

Step 1
Place pasta, water, and 2 teaspoons salt into the pot. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the PRESSURE RELEASE valve is in the SEAL position. 

Step 2
Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 2 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 3
While pasta is cooking, place flour and remaining salt in a shallow bowl and stir to combine. Add eggs and 2 tablespoons water to another bowl, whisking to combine. Place bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese into a third bowl. 

Step 4
Working in small batches, toss chicken in flour. Tap off excess, then coat chicken in egg wash. Transfer chicken to bread crumbs, tossing well to evenly coat. Set aside. 

Step 5
When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the PRESSURE RELEASE valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

Step 6
Pour marinara sauce over the cooked penne, reserving 1/4 cup sauce. Add broccolini and stir to incorporate. 

Step 7
Place reversible rack inside pot over the pasta, making sure rack is in the higher position. Place the breaded chicken on the rack and brush with oil. 

Step 8
Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 325°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin. 

Step 9
When cooking is complete, spread remaining 1/4 cup sauce on top of chicken. Top with mozzarella. 

Step 10
Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 11
When cooking is complete, top chicken with fresh parsley.