Chicken Tenders Parmesan With Penne And Broccoli

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Quick delicious meal.

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Steps

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a 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 1 / 2 cup 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.

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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.

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Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Then top with chicken , remaining 3 / 4 cup 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.

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Adding broccoli for final 30 seconds.

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Reserve 1 / 2 cup pasta water.

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Drain pasta and broccoli , and return to pot.

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Add oil and remaining 1 / 4 cup 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.

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Ingredients

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coarse salt, ground pepper, eggs, parmesan cheese, dried breadcrumbs, chicken tenders, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, penne, frozen broccoli florets, olive oil