Chicken Tenders Parmesan with Penne and Broccoli

Name: Chicken Tenders Parmesan with Penne and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 large eggs; 3/4 c. finely grated Parmesan; 1/2 c. plain dried breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 lb. chicken tenders; 1 3/4 c. tomato sauce (homemade or storebought); 4 oz. part-skim mozzarella; 8 oz. penne rigate (ridged) or other short pasta; 1 package frozen broccoli florets; 1 tbsp. olive oil

Servings: persons

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Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
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Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
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In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.
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In another bowl, combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Dip tenders in egg, then in Parmesan mixture; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Broil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
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Then top with chicken, remaining sauce, and finally mozzarella.
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions, adding broccoli for final 30 seconds.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli, and return to pot.
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Add oil and remaining Parmesan.
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Toss, gradually adding some reserved pasta water until pasta is lightly coated.
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Serve chicken with penne and broccoli.Looking for more chicken recipes?
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Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipe for leftover chicken.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt, ground pepper, 2 large eggs, 3/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tenders Parmesan with Penne and Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!