Dinner

Chicken Parmesan with Penne and Broccolini

Prep 15 mins
Total 15 mins

Easy
Serves 4

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi™ 6.5-qt. The Pressure Cooker that Crisps™ Air Fryer
Recipes

Contains Milk/Dairy
Contains Eggs
Contains Wheat

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1 pound uncooked penne pasta
4 cups water
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 uncooked chicken cutlets (4 ounces each)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce, 1/4 cup reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch broccolini, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish

Utensils

Three Small Bowls

Step 1

Place pasta, water, and 2 teaspoons salt into the pot. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the PRESSURE RELEASE valve is in the SEAL position.
Step 2

Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 2 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 3

While pasta is cooking, place flour and remaining salt in a shallow bowl and stir to combine. Add eggs and 2 tablespoons water to another bowl, whisking to combine. Place bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese into a third bowl.
Step 4

Working in small batches, toss chicken in flour. Tap off excess, then coat chicken in egg wash. Transfer chicken to bread crumbs, tossing well to evenly coat. Set aside.
Step 5

When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the PRESSURE RELEASE valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.
Step 6

Pour marinara sauce over the cooked penne, reserving 1/4 cup sauce. Add broccolini and stir to incorporate.
Step 7

Place reversible rack inside pot over the pasta, making sure rack is in the higher position. Place the breaded chicken on the rack and brush with oil.
Step 8

Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 325°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin.
Step 9

When cooking is complete, spread remaining 1/4 cup sauce on top of chicken. Top with mozzarella.
Step 10

Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 11

When cooking is complete, top chicken with fresh parsley.