Chicken Broccoli Ziti
Chicken Broccoli Ziti combines pasta and broccoli with tender bites of chicken in a rich and healthy alfredo sauce. You’ll love how easy this creamy and comforting dish is to throw together!
Servings: 4
Calories: 611kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup healthy alfredo sauce
- 1 lb. chicken breast diced
- salt and pepper
- 2 broccoli crowns cut into florets
- 10 oz. ziti pasta (approx. 3 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- If you haven't already, make this 5-minute healthy alfredo sauce.
- Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water; when it's almost done, add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes; drain.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; cook the chicken in a large, deep skillet with olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Then, add the garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Remove skillet from the heat, then add the pasta and broccoli and stir to combine. Pour in the sauce and stir until coated, then taste test and add salt and pepper to taste, along with the red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Want to bake this in the oven? Add ½ cup of breadcrumbs overtop, then bake at 375° for 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown
*Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 days; Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a skillet, and make sure to add a splash of milk or broth to help thin out the sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 1550mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1965IU | Vitamin C: 273mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 4mg