Broccoli Ziti and Chicken
Broccoli Ziti and Chicken is a comforting and wholesome dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and hearty ziti pasta, all brought together with your choice of sauce. Perfect for an easy, satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Strainer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional
- Italian seasoning optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, steam or blanch the broccoli for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a creamy version, you can stir in a few tablespoons of cream or Alfredo sauce when tossing everything together. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick!