Zesty Chicken, Broccoli & Ziti Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken, Broccoli & Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size strips); 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 lb broccoli floret; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning; salt and pepper; For the sauce; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size strips)
1 lb ziti pasta
1 lb broccoli floret
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
salt and pepper
For the sauce
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
salt and pepper

1
Boil the pasta according to directions and when you only have about 6 minutes left, add the broccoli to the pasta and boil the remaining 6 minute and drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil and then add the garlic, the chicken, and the spices. Cook until the chicken has cooked through and has browned. Add this to the pasta once it has been drained.
3
In the same nonstick pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour, mixing well to create a roux. Cook the flour for several minutes.
4
Slowly whisk in the milk trying to avoid making any lumps, and increase the temperature to med. high.Continue to stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Add in the lemon juice, cheese and the seasonings, mixing well. Continue to cook until cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
5
Pour sauce over chicken and ziti mixture, and gently mix well. Serve.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size strips), 1 lb ziti pasta, 1 lb broccoli floret, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Zesty Chicken, Broccoli & 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.

Zesty Chicken, Broccoli & Ziti

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