# Chicken & Broccoli Baked Ziti

A creamy and cheesy baked ziti made with leeks, garlic, broccoli, chicken, and a béchamel white sauce.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- knife
- cutting board
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- 9"x13" baking dish or individual bakers

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1421663428804951
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/564ae9d0-8436-43e8-9d03-9e1a55642bfa
- Extracted: 2025-02-04

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