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Chicken Tenders Parmesan With Penne and Broccoli Recipe

Chicken Tenders Parmesan With Penne and Broccoli Recipe

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Chicken Tenders Parmesan With Penne and Broccoli

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Ingredients:

Serving

coarse salt
ground pepper
2 large eggs
3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
1 3/4 cups tomato sauce
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 oz penne , regate ( ridged) or 8 oz other short pasta
1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.
In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Dip tenders in egg, then in Parmesan mixture; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Broil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Preheat oven to 450*.
Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Then top with chicken, remaining 3/4 cup sauce, and finally mozzarella.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions; adding broccoli for final 30 seconds.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli, and return to pot.
Add oil and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
Toss, gradually adding some reserved pasta water until pasta is lightly coated.
Serve chicken with penne and broccoli.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	800.68 Kcal (3352 kJ)
Calories from fat	340.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.81g	58%
Cholesterol	158.82mg	53%
Sodium	3116.48mg	130%
Potassium	1022.18mg	22%
Total Carbs	66.87g	22%
Sugars	14.32g	57%
Dietary Fiber	10.52g	42%
Protein	45.66g	91%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	20%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	608.6mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.93 Kcal (758 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.54g	58%
Cholesterol	35.89mg	53%
Sodium	704.23mg	130%
Potassium	230.98mg	22%
Total Carbs	15.11g	22%
Sugars	3.24g	57%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	42%
Protein	10.32g	91%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	20%
Iron	0.9mg	21%
Calcium	137.5mg	61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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