Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Name: Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams Alfredo sauce; 822 grams Italian-style diced tomatoes; 227 grams tomato sauce; 3 egg whites, lightly beaten; 227 grams package sliced fresh mushrooms; 237 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 454 grams package penne pasta; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 227 grams package fresh spinach

Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken might be a good recipe to expand your main course collection. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 761 calories, 42g of protein, and 33g of fat. Head to the store and pick up mushrooms, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Place 2 cups Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.

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Parmesan

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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.

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Pasta

Penne

Water

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Pot

Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

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Dip chicken breasts into the beaten egg whites.

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Chicken Breast

Egg Whites

Dip

Press chicken into Parmesan cheese in shallow bowl to coat both sides.

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Parmesan

Whole Chicken

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Gently toss between your hands so any cheese that hasn't stuck can fall away.

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Cheese

Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet.

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Whole Chicken

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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).

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Chicken Breast

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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.

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Red Pepper Flakes