Skillet Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 560 gChicken breast, boneless
• 42 gUnsalted butter
• 150 gOnion
• 1 gRed pepper flakes
• 2 gOregano, dried
• 12 gGarlic cloves
• 340 gZiti pasta
• 720 gLow sodium chicken broth
• 360 gMilk
• 300 gBroccoli
• 60 gParmesan cheese
• 30 gLemon juice, fresh
• 5 gSalt
• 2 gBlack pepper
• 120 gRoasted red peppers

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, lid, measuring cups, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather all ingredients, cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and measure the ziti, liquids, broccoli, butter, cheese, and lemon juice. · 5 min

   What to look for: evenly coated

2. 2
   Brown chicken

   Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, melt part of the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken, and cook until lightly browned but not cooked through. · 4 min

   When it is done: Chicken should be opaque on the outside but still slightly pink inside.

3. 3
   Cook aromatics

   Add more unsalted butter to the skillet, then add the onion, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and salt, and cook over medium heat until the onion softens, then stir in the garlic until fragrant. · 5 min

   What to look for: soft, translucent onion

4. 4
   Simmer pasta

   Sprinkle the ziti pasta evenly into the skillet, pour in the low sodium chicken broth and milk, cover, and bring to a gentle simmer until the pasta begins to soften. · 8 min

   What to look for: gentle bubbling liquid

5. 5
   Add vegetables

   Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the broccoli and roasted red peppers, cover, and simmer while stirring occasionally until the broccoli is bright green and the pasta is nearly tender. · 8 min

   What to look for: bright green broccoli

6. 6
   Finish chicken

   Stir the browned chicken and any accumulated juices back into the skillet, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through. · 3 min

   When it is done: Chicken reaches 74°C or 165°F and shows no pink in the center.

7. 7
   Finish and serve

   Stir in the remaining unsalted butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon juice, season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve the skillet ziti hot. · 2 min

   What to look for: creamy, glossy sauce