Ziti Chicken and Broccoli

Tubular ziti pasta meets a rich Alfredo sauce--cream, garlic and Parmesan--and chicken, broccoli and artichoke hearts reap the rewards.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 820 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pint heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound dry ziti pasta
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 large heads broccoli, steamed
• 6 breaded and fried skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, place pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain.

Step 2

In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and bouillon. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add cornstarch (adjust amount to thicken sauce to your liking). Simmer all together for about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Once sauce is cooked and thickens, add broccoli and artichoke hearts, stir all together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Once sauce is done, put cooked ziti pasta in a large bowl, pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat and mix. Then add the chicken pieces and mix all together. Serve. Delicious!