ZITI CHICKEN BROCCOLI RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts one at a time on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the breasts in half, then lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/2-inch thick.
• Cut the broccoli into florets, peel the stems and cut them into thin slices.
• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes. Do not overcook; the broccoli must remain crisp. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
• Bring the reserved cooking liquid to a boil and add the ziti. Stir and cook according to package directions. The pasta should be al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic, stir and cook briefly; do not brown. Add the tomatoes, rosemary, oregano, pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and the pasta into the tomato mixture. Add the reserved 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, add the parsley and cheese and toss well for 1 minute while cooking. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt butter over high heat.
• In the mean while blanch your broccoli and cook ziti according to directions and set aside (don not rinse ziti).
• Add chicken pieces to skillet and saute approximately 4 minutes.
• Toss in minced garlic and sautéed 2 more minutes.
• Add white cooking wine and reduce by half.
• Now add your heavy cream and bring to a boil cooking for approximately 3 minutes You will notice the mixture beginning to thicken.
• Add entire package of shredded parmesan cheese.
• Stir thoroughly.
• Add your salt and pepper and taste.
• Now add your grated parmesan little by little until mixture is a creamy consistency (you may need more than specified).
• Add broccoli and ziti to mixture and toss.