Chicken Broccoli and Ziti

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 8

A lot of work with this one but so worth it. I have family members actually call me for leftovers.

Ingredients:

2 whole boneless chicken breasts (sliced into 1/4 inch strips)

2 heads fresh broccoli florets (chopped bite size)

8 ounces real butter or 8 ounces olive oil, maybe substituted

2 -3 tablespoons minced garlic, to taste

1 (13 ounce) bottle white wine

16 ounces heavy cream

1 (16 ounce) package shredded parmesan cheese

8 ounces grated parmesan cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large skillet melt butter over high heat.
2. In the mean while blanch your broccoli and cook ziti according to directions and set aside (don not rinse ziti).
3. Add chicken pieces to skillet and saute approximately 4 minutes.
4. Toss in minced garlic and sautéed 2 more minutes.
5. Add white cooking wine and reduce by half.
6. Now add your heavy cream and bring to a boil cooking for approximately 3 minutes You will notice the mixture beginning to thicken.
7. Add entire package of shredded parmesan cheese.
8. Stir thoroughly.
9. Add your salt and pepper and taste.
10. Now add your grated parmesan little by little until mixture is a creamy consistency (you may need more than specified).
11. Add broccoli and ziti to mixture and toss.

By RecipeOfHealth.com