This Chicken Parmesan is crispy, cheesy, and delicious for dinner? Make this recipe in the Ninja Speedi in half the time as a traditional recipe, and save the dishes for another night!
Tip: You can swap the ziti or spaghetti for any type of pasta shape you prefer.
Tip: Make sure your chicken breast is no more than 1-inch thick. You can butterfly the chicken breast if it is too thick. You can swap the chicken breast for frozen breaded chicken.
This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat, Eggs
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LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Utensils
Ninja Speedi™ Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer
3 Medium Bowls
Measuring Cups
Silicone tongs
Step 1
Place all level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir to combine.
Step 2
Pull out the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the elevated position in the pot and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3
To prepare the dredging station, add the flour to a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the egg to a separate medium bowl and whisk. In a third medium bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Dredge both sides of the chicken in the flour, then dip in the egg, and then in the breadcrumbs. Place the chicken on top the tray.
Step 5
Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ to RAPID COOKER.
Step 6
Select SPEEDI MEALS, set temperature to 375°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (the unit will steam for approximately 10 minutes before crisping).
Step 7
When 5 minutes remain, open lid and top chicken with mozzarella cheese. Close lid to continue cooking.
Step 8
When cooking is complete, transfer chicken to a plate. Then use silicone-tipped tongs to grab the center handle and remove the tray from the unit. Add tomato sauce to pasta and stir to combine. Transfer pasta to the plate with chicken. Garnish with basil as desired.
Place all level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir to combine.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 2 of 8
Pull out the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the elevated position in the pot and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 3 of 8
To prepare the dredging station, add the flour to a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the egg to a separate medium bowl and whisk. In a third medium bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 4 of 8
Dredge both sides of the chicken in the flour, then dip in the egg, and then in the breadcrumbs. Place the chicken on top the tray.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 5 of 8
Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ to RAPID COOKER.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 6 of 8
Select SPEEDI MEALS, set temperature to 375°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (the unit will steam for approximately 10 minutes before crisping).
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 7 of 8
When 5 minutes remain, open lid and top chicken with mozzarella cheese. Close lid to continue cooking.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
Step 8 of 8
When cooking is complete, transfer chicken to a plate. Then use silicone-tipped tongs to grab the center handle and remove the tray from the unit. Add tomato sauce to pasta and stir to combine. Transfer pasta to the plate with chicken. Garnish with basil as desired.
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
28g
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
tomato sauce
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1
egg
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs
1
chicken breast (8 ounces)
Nonstick cooking spray
2
slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil, as desired
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1/4 box (4 ounces)
ziti pasta or spaghetti, broken in half
