Chicken Broccoli Ziti Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken Broccoli Ziti Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices hearty white bread, torn into pieces; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 cups grated asiago cheese; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, with 2 tablespoons melted; salt and pepper; 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup white wine; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds); 12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

4 slices hearty white bread, torn into pieces
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups grated asiago cheese
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, with 2 tablespoons melted
salt and pepper
1 lb ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine
3 cups whole milk
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
Pulse bread, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup Asiago, and melted butter in food processor until coarsely ground. Set aside.
2
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and ziti to boiling water and cook until nearly al dente. Drain in colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
3
Melt remaining butter in empty pot over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in wine and cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and broth and bring to boil. Add chicken and simmer until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in remaining cheese until melted.
4
Microwave broccoli, covered, in large bowl until bright green and nearly tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir cooked broccoli and drained ziti into pot and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and bake until sauce is bubbling around edges and topping is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Serve. (Casserole can be assembled, minus bread crumbs, 24 hours in advance. Bring to room temperature before adding bread crumbs and baking.

1670

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices hearty white bread, torn into pieces, 8 garlic cloves, minced, 2 1/2 cups grated asiago cheese, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, with 2 tablespoons melted, and more.

Yes, Chicken Broccoli Ziti Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Broccoli Ziti Bake

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