Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Savory slices of chicken breast served with penne pasta and a rose-colored tomato Alfredo sauce make a delicious, ready-in-under-an-hour meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 1024 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Place 2 cups Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.

Step 4

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 5

Dip chicken breasts into the beaten egg whites.

Step 6

Press chicken into Parmesan cheese in shallow bowl to coat both sides.

Step 7

Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 8

Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan over low heat. Allow to simmer while you finish the remaining steps.

Step 9

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; cook and stir mushrooms and spinach until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Stir vegetables into the sauce.

Step 11

Place the penne pasta into a serving bowl; slice chicken breasts and arrange over the pasta.

Step 12

Pour sauce over the pasta and chicken, and sprinkle remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 13

Gently toss between your hands so any cheese that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet.