Lightened Chicken and Broccoli Ziti

Step 1

Preheat oven to Toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder and a bit of salt to taste.

Step 2

Spread the broccoli out in a single layer in a medium roasting pan. Place in the oven to roast for about 25 to 30 minutes until the broccoli turns tender and begins to brown. Remove roasted broccoli from oven and set aside.

Step 3

for the ziti about halfway through the broccoli roasting time.

Step 4

As the broccoli roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium heat in skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken begins to turn white on the outside.

Step 6

Stir the cooking wine and herbs into the chicken. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

After the chicken simmered with the cover on for 5 minutes, add the roasted broccoli to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 3 to 5 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, keeping covered to keep warm until ready to toss with pasta.

Step 8

. Add the pasta to boil shortly after adding the chicken to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.

Step 9

with the chicken and roasted broccoli. Stir the parmesan cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with an Italian white wine!