Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    253

Indulge in the creamy delight of Penne Rosa, where perfectly cooked pasta meets succulent Parmesan-crusted chicken, all embraced by a luscious rose-tinted tomato cream sauce. A symphony of flavors with a hint of spice, balanced by earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    74 g
  • Cholesterol
    141 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    55 g
  • Saturated Fat
    25 g
  • Sodium
    2569 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    60 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook penne in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Meanwhile, add beaten egg whites to a shallow bowl. Place 2 cups Parmesan cheese into a second shallow bowl. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Dip chicken into egg whites. Press chicken into Parmesan cheese to coat both sides. Gently toss between your hands, so excess cheese falls away. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake chicken 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). (18 minutes)

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Recipe View Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan over low heat. Allow sauce to simmer while you finish the remaining steps. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms and spinach in the hot skillet until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetables into sauce. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place cooked penne into a serving bowl; slice chicken into small pieces and arrange over pasta. Pour sauce over pasta and chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese. (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the sauce while it simmers.
To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will provide a richer, more nuanced flavor than pre-grated options.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 84 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Skye Kilback

    My kids loved this! I omitted the red pepper flakes to make it more kid-friendly.

  • Sam Denesik

    Easy to follow and delicious. I will definitely make this again!

  • Lucious Feil

    This recipe was a hit! The Parmesan crusted chicken was so flavorful and the rosa sauce was the perfect complement.

  • Brent Kautzer

    I added a clove of minced garlic to the mushroom and spinach mixture and it was fantastic!

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