Chicken Ziti with Broccoli

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound dried ziti pasta
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 head of broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
6. Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in cooked chicken, broccoli, and parsley.
9. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Per serving:
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 18 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 50 grams
  • Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and cheesy
• Loaded with chicken, broccoli, and pasta
• Perfect for a crowd
• American comfort food staple

User Comments:

• "This dish was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted absolutely delicious."
• "The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender."
• "I added extra broccoli and it turned out great."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead.
• You can use any type of pasta you like.
• If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use chicken thighs instead.
• To make the dish vegetarian, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.