Chicken Broccoli Ziti Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Optional Additions

• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ziti pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the broccoli florets, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
4. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the broth has reduced slightly.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the broccoli and broth.
6. Add the cooked ziti pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the chicken and broccoli.
7. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta and chicken mixture and toss to combine.
8. If desired, add any of the optional ingredients listed above.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 16g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 720mg

Tips for Making this Recipe

• Be sure to cook the pasta al dente so that it doesn't become mushy when combined with the other ingredients.
• If you want to make this recipe even healthier, you can use whole wheat pasta and reduce the amount of parmesan cheese.
• If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water instead.
• Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor of this recipe to your liking.
• This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.

Conclusion