Chicken Broccoli Ziti
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
765 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Broccoli Ziti
Description
Chicken Broccoli Ziti starts by sauteing minced garlic in olive oil, then cooking cubed, boneless chicken breasts until golden. White wine deglazes the pan, extracting browned flavors, and simmers down before adding chicken stock for a flavorful sauce base. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the sauce is kept gentle to highlight the ingredients.
Meanwhile, ziti pasta cooks in salted water, with broccoli florets added near the end to maintain their bite and color. The drained pasta and broccoli combine with the cooked chicken in the sauce pan, mixing in shredded mozzarella cheese that softens and coats the pasta with creamy texture.
The dish is plated and garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, adding a salty finish. The result is a balanced pasta platter with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and melting cheeses offering a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 4 (6 ounce) chicken breast cubed, boneless, skinless
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup white wine dry
- 1-1/2 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and add garlic.
- Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper then add to the pan.
- Saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add white wine to deglaze using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid reduces by half.
- Stir in chicken stock and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
- Check the sauce for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta.
- Cook according to package instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pot two minutes before the end of the cooking time.
- Drain the broccoli and pasta but do not rinse off the cooking liquid.
- Add cooked broccoli and pasta to the pan with chicken in white wine sauce.
- Add shredded mozzarella and toss until it begins to melt.
- Place in a large shallow bowl and garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 765 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 765kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 837IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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