Chicken (Or Not) W/ Broccoli and Ziti Recipe

Name: Chicken (Or Not) W/ Broccoli and Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 3 garlic cloves, slivered; salt and pepper; 2 cups broccoli florets; 12 lb ziti pasta, cooked; ⅓ cup half-and-half or ⅓ cup milk; ½ cup fresh parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; dried red pepper flakes (optional); reserve 1/4 cup pasta water

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 garlic cloves, slivered
salt and pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
12 lb ziti pasta, cooked
⅓ cup half-and-half or ⅓ cup milk
½ cup fresh parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
dried red pepper flakes (optional)
reserve 1/4 cup pasta water

1
Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Saute the chicken with the garlic, salt, and pepper until lightly browned.
3
Add the broccoli flowerets.
4
Toss with the chicken.
5
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
6
Add milk and ONLY 1/4 of the grated Parmesan cheese.
7
Using high heat, quickly toss all ingredients until a nice milky sauce has formed (1-2 min.
8
).
9
Cook ziti according to package directions.
10
Drain, but do not rinse and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
11
Toss the ziti with the butter.
12
Add ziti to the chicken and broccoli and toss gently.
13
Add the reserve pasta water as needed and toss again.
14
Sprinkle with remaining grated Parmesan cheese, and red flakes.
15
Serve.

5533

kcal

Calories

Fat

1042

Carbs

206

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips, 3 garlic cloves, slivered, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken (Or Not) W/ Broccoli and Ziti 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 (Or Not) W/ Broccoli and Ziti

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