Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Pasta And Broccoli Recipe

Italian Chicken Broccoli & Ziti Recipe


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

4 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Mortadella Head
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale

46 cups fresh broccoli florets, washed

1 lb penne

23 chicken breasts, cut into smaller pieces

3 tbsp chicken base, or 2 chicken bouillon cubes, or ¾ cup chicken broth

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup olive oil

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp pepper

1 tsp chili flakes

1 cup cornstarch

½ cup parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese


Instructions

Chicken Recipe:

  1. Cut up each chicken breast into little pieces

  2. Prepare cornstarch, adding it to a mixing bowl with some salt and pepper

  3. Dredge each piece in cornstarch mix

  4. Heat up olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat

  5. Sear each side of chicken in olive oil until fully cooked

  6. Add chicken pieces to pasta and broccoli

Broccoli Recipe:

  1. Gather and wash 4-6 cups of broccoli florets

  2. Mince 3 cloves of fresh garlic

  3. Heat up olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

  4. Let garlic simmer until fragrant

  5. Add broccoli and chicken base into the skillet, seasoning with chili flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Let saute for five minutes, stirring occasionally

  6. Cook until tender, add to pasta once finished

Pasta Recipe:

  1. Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil

  2. Cook a box of penne pasta until al dente, according to package instructions

  3. Once finished, drizzle some extra olive oil into the pot to keep pasta from sticking

  4. Add all of the rest of the ingredients together into the pot (broccoli, garlic, olive oil, chicken), adding the cheese in at the end and mixing with a wooden spoon

  5. Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Pasta
  • Cuisine: Italian