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Chicken Broccoli Ziti

Looking for an easy and filling weeknight dinner recipe? Well, this chicken broccoli ziti might be all you are looking for.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken broccoli ziti,
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups uncooked ziti pasta
  • 300 gr chicken breast
  • 1 medium broccoli
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the ziti pasta according to package instruction and take it out of water 1 minute before it’s completely cooked. Save ¼ pasta water for later.
  • Cook the broccoli --- first trim off the florets ---- for about 5 minutes in boiling water with a pinch of salt.
  • Cut the chicken breast into cubes and season it with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • In a big pan (big enough that you can later add the pasta and the cooked broccoli) melt the butter and toss the garlic and cook it for 20 - 30 seconds until it’s fragrant. Add the chicken and let it sear until it’s slightly golden.
  • Pour the heavy cream and the chicken broth and simmer for a couple minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the pasta, the broccoli and the pasta water and cook for a couple minutes until the sauce is thick and the pasta is fully cooked.
  • Serve and sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste.