Description
Transport your taste buds to a cozy eatery with this Restaurant Style Chicken Broccoli Ziti. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and ziti pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting family dinner. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma, you’ll savor every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by washing broccoli and cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Cube the chicken.
- Cook ziti in salted boiling water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add broccoli and pour in heavy cream; sprinkle garlic powder and stir gently.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Fold cooked ziti into the skillet until coated in sauce; heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg