Chicken & Broccoli Baked Ziti

55 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 375F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 375F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  4. 4Pound chicken breasts to ~1/2" thick, season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Pound chicken breasts to ~1/2" thick, season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Pound chicken breasts to ~1/2" thick, season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Preheat 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).
  8. 8Preheat 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).
  9. 9Preheat 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).
  10. 10Let chicken rest for 5 mins, then slice into bite-size cubes.
  11. 11Let chicken rest for 5 mins, then slice into bite-size cubes.
  12. 12Let chicken rest for 5 mins, then slice into bite-size cubes.
  13. 13Boil pasta until al dente (1-2 mins less than package directions), then drain and set aside.
  14. 14Boil pasta until al dente (1-2 mins less than package directions), then drain and set aside.
  15. 15Boil pasta until al dente (1-2 mins less than package directions), then drain and set aside.
  16. 16In a large pot, sauté leeks in butter for 1 min, then add garlic and sauté for 1 more min.
  17. 17In a large pot, sauté leeks in butter for 1 min, then add garlic and sauté for 1 more min.
  18. 18In a large pot, sauté leeks in butter for 1 min, then add garlic and sauté for 1 more min.
  19. 19Add broccoli and sauté for 2-3 mins until tender.
  20. 20Add broccoli and sauté for 2-3 mins until tender.
  21. 21Add broccoli and sauté for 2-3 mins until tender.
  22. 22Stir in flour, then add milk 3/4 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate.
  23. 23Stir in flour, then add milk 3/4 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate.
  24. 24Stir in flour, then add milk 3/4 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate.
  25. 25Turn heat to medium-high until mixture bubbles and thickens, then reduce heat to medium.
  26. 26Turn heat to medium-high until mixture bubbles and thickens, then reduce heat to medium.
  27. 27Turn heat to medium-high until mixture bubbles and thickens, then reduce heat to medium.
  28. 28Add parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
  29. 29Add parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
  30. 30Add parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
  31. 31Turn off heat and stir in pasta and chicken.
  32. 32Turn off heat and stir in pasta and chicken.
  33. 33Turn off heat and stir in pasta and chicken.
  34. 34Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  35. 35Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  36. 36Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  37. 37Bake uncovered for 20-25 mins until golden brown.
  38. 38Bake uncovered for 20-25 mins until golden brown.
  39. 39Bake uncovered for 20-25 mins until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Kosher Salt
  • 1 Kosher Salt
  • 1 Kosher Salt
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 16 oz Ziti Pasta
  • 16 oz Ziti Pasta
  • 16 oz Ziti Pasta
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Medium Leek, cut in half and sliced thin
  • 1 Medium Leek, cut in half and sliced thin
  • 1 Medium Leek, cut in half and sliced thin
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Broccoli, finely chopped
  • 4 cups Broccoli, finely chopped
  • 4 cups Broccoli, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Flour
  • 0.25 cup Flour
  • 0.25 cup Flour
  • 4 cups 2% Milk
  • 4 cups 2% Milk
  • 4 cups 2% Milk
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 dash Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 dash Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 dash Cayenne Pepper
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1.5 cups Grated Mozzarella
  • 1.5 cups Grated Mozzarella
  • 1.5 cups Grated Mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

large potknifecutting boardlarge skilletwooden spoon9"x13" baking dish or individual bakers