Beginner
Dinner
Italian
Steam Crisp

Herbed Chicken with Lemony Steamed Broccoli & Penne Marinara

This is a 30 minute meal that is sure to be a hit with your family or friends!

TIP:

For chicken breasts more than 8 ounces or 1-inch thick, add 2 to 5 minutes to the cook time.

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Item No. REC4389
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Wheat
Prepared with
Ninja Combi™ All-in-One Multicooker, Oven, and Air Fryer
Model: SFP701
$249.99
Total Time
30m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)

  • 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 box (16 ounces) dry penne pasta

LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)

  • 3 heaping cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
  • 1/2 small lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt, as desired
  • Ground black pepper, as desired

LAYER 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)

  • 4 chicken breasts, 1–inch (2.5cm) thick
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 packet (3 tablespoons) ranch seasoning
  • Ground black pepper, as desired

TOPPING (optional)

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Utensils needed

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

Step 1
Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir until combined.

Step 2
Place all Level 2 ingredients in a medium bowl and toss until fully combined.

Step 3
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then place in a medium bowl or casserole dish. Evenly coat each breast with canola oil, ranch seasoning, and pepper.

Step 4
Place a 15-inch sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Add the broccoli mixture to the center and fold the edges in to create a sealed packet. Place the foil packet on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot over the pasta mixture.

Step 5
Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer's handles. Place the chicken breasts on the Deluxe Layer.

Step 6
Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 20 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).  

Step 7
When cooking is complete, carefully remove the entire rack with the chicken and foil packet.

Step 8
Stir the pasta and serve with chicken and broccoli. Garnish with Parmesan cheese as desired.