Dinner

Herbed Chicken with Lemony Steamed Broccoli & Penne Marinara

Prep 10 mins
Total 30 mins

Easy
Serves 4

This is a 30 minute meal that is sure to be a hit with your family or friends!

TIP: For chicken breasts more than 8 ounces or 1-inch thick, add 2 to 5 minutes to the cook time.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi® XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid™
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Contains Wheat

Cooking mode

Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep

LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)

2 jars (720g each) marinara sauce
.72 L chicken stock
1 box (480g) dry penne pasta

LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)

300g broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
1/2 small lemon, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired

LAYER 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)

4 chicken breasts, 1–inch (2.5cm) thick
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 packet (3 tablespoons) ranch seasoning
Ground black pepper, as desired

TOPPING (optional)

20g grated Parmesan cheese

LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)

2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
3 cups chicken stock
1 box (16 ounces) dry penne pasta

LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)

3 heaping cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
1/2 small lemon, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired

LAYER 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)

4 chicken breasts, 1–inch (2.5cm) thick
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 packet (3 tablespoons) ranch seasoning
Ground black pepper, as desired

TOPPING (optional)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Utensils

Medium Bowl
Aluminum Foil

Step 1

Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir until combined.
Step 2

Place all Level 2 ingredients in a medium bowl and toss until fully combined.
Step 3

Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then place in a medium bowl or casserole dish. Evenly coat each breast with canola oil, ranch
seasoning, and pepper.
Step 4

Place a 15-inch sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Add the broccoli mixture to the center and fold the edges in to create a sealed packet. Place the foil packet on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot over the pasta mixture.
Step 5

Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer’s handles. Place the chicken breasts on the Deluxe Layer.
Step 6

Close the lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 20 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 7

When cooking is complete, carefully remove the entire rack with the chicken and foil packet.
Step 8

Stir the pasta and serve with chicken and broccoli. Garnish with Parmesan cheese as desired.