Chicken & Broccoli Baked Ziti
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 375F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- 2Pound chicken breasts to ~1/2" thick, season with salt and pepper.
- 3Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil; cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and internal temp reaches 165°F (5-6 mins per side).
- 4Let chicken rest for 5 mins, then slice into bite-size cubes.
- 5Boil pasta until al dente (1-2 mins less than package directions), then drain and set aside.
- 6In a large pot, sauté leeks in butter for 1 min, then add garlic and sauté for 1 more min.
- 7Add broccoli and sauté for 2-3 mins until tender.
- 8Stir in flour, then add milk 3/4 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate.
- 9Turn heat to medium-high until mixture bubbles and thickens, then reduce heat to medium.
- 10Add parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
- 11Turn off heat and stir in pasta and chicken.
- 12Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- 13Bake uncovered for 20-25 mins until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Kosher Salt
- 1 Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 16 oz Ziti Pasta
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Medium Leek, cut in half and sliced thin
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Broccoli, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Flour
- 4 cups 2% Milk
- 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
- 0.5 tsp Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 dash Cayenne Pepper
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1.5 cups Grated Mozzarella
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Equipment
large potknifecutting boardlarge skilletwooden spoon9"x13" baking dish or individual bakers
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