Dairy-Free
Easy
Family Favorite
Nut-Free

Italian Seasoned Chicken Breasts with Zucchini, Pasta & Tomato Sauce

A quick and tasty family meal for any night of the week.

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Item No. REC5237
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Wheat
Total Time
40m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)

  • 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 box (16 ounces) dry pasta of choice

LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)

  • 3 zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt, as desired
  • Ground black pepper, as desired

LEVEL 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)

  • 4 chicken breasts, 1-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt, as desired
  • Ground black pepper, as desired

Utensils needed

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Deluxe Reversible Rack (Both Layers)
  • 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, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 4
Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer’s handles. Place the chicken breasts on the Deluxe Layer.

Step 5
Close the lid and move the 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 6
When cooking is complete, carefully remove the entire rack with the chicken and foil packet.

Step 7
Stir the pasta and serve with chicken and zucchini.