Best 7 Skillet Chicken Broccoli Ziti And Asiago Cheese Recipes

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"Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, Ziti, and Asiago Cheese" is a flavorful and comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, tender broccoli, hearty ziti pasta, and a creamy asiago cheese sauce. This quick and easy weeknight dinner is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a hit with the whole family. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this delicious dish that is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation."

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI, ZITI & ASIAGO CHEESE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch squares
Table salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup)
3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces ziti (2 1/2cups)
2 3/4 cups water, divided
1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces broccoli florets (4 cups)
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , rinsed and chopped coarse
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 ounce grated Asiago cheese (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Note: This recipe also works well with 8 ounces of penne. Parmesan cheese can also be substituted for the Asiago.

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir the chicken and continue to cook until most, but not all, of the pink color has disappeared and the chicken is lightly browned around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ziti, 2 cups of the water, and the broth. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the liquid is very thick and syrupy and almost completely absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and the remaining 3/4 cup water. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the broccoli turns bright green and is almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and return the heat to high. Stir in the cream, Asiago, and reserved chicken with any accumulated juices and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, passing more grated Asiago at the table, if desired.

SKILLET ZITI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Here's an elegant entree you'll be proud to serve. It looks like you spent hours, but it's so simple. I like to add a splash of lemon for a refreshing finishing touch. -Tammy Diekemper, Marine, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free milk
2-1/2 cups uncooked ziti
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Add the garlic, pepper flakes, oregano and remaining salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and milk; bring to a boil. Add ziti; cook for 7-8 minutes or until ziti is tender, adding broccoli and red peppers during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

ZITI CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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'Ziti' is a slender, tubular pasta, good with hearty sauces as in this dish: Chicken ziti and broccoli in a cream sauce. Hot Ziti in the City!

Provided by Lisa Romanello

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dry ziti pasta
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 pint heavy cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cube chicken bouillon
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large heads broccoli, steamed
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
6 breaded and fried skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 180.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1076.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BROCCOLI CHICKEN SKILLET



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You're only 25 minutes away from a comforting, cheesy veggie-and-chicken dish that the whole family will love! And since it's all in one skillet, cleanup is a breeze. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 cup stuffing mix
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup raisins
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, broccoli, carrots and onion in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the soup, stuffing mix, milk, raisins and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before reheating. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

SKILLET CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, ZITI, AND ASIAGO CHEESE



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Make and share this Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, Ziti, and Asiago Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch squares
table salt & fresh ground pepper
1 medium minced onions or 1 cup minced onion
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces ziti pasta or 2 1/2 cups ziti pasta
2 3/4 cups water, divided
1 2/3 cups low sodium chicken broth
12 ounces broccoli florets or 4 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 ounce asiago cheese, grated, plus extra
asiago cheese, grated, for serving or 1/2 cup asiago cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  • Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  • Stir the chicken and continue to cook until most, but not all, of the pink color has disappeared, and the chicken is lightly browned around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ziti, 2 cups of the water, and the broth.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the liquid is very thick and syrupy and almost completely absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli and the remaining 3/4 cup water.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the broccoli turns bright green and is almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and return the heat to high.
  • Stir in the cream, Asiago cheese, and reserved chicken with any accumulated juices and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 167.8, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 43.5

ZITI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, about 1 pound
1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds
Salt to taste
3/4 pound cut ziti
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
3 red ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes, optional
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts one at a time on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the breasts in half, then lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cut the broccoli into florets, peel the stems and cut them into thin slices.
  • Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes. Do not overcook; the broccoli must remain crisp. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Bring the reserved cooking liquid to a boil and add the ziti. Stir and cook according to package directions. The pasta should be al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic, stir and cook briefly; do not brown. Add the tomatoes, rosemary, oregano, pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli and the pasta into the tomato mixture. Add the reserved 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, add the parsley and cheese and toss well for 1 minute while cooking. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 778, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1237 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI, ZITI AND ASIAGO CHEESE



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Make and share this Skillet Chicken With Broccoli, Ziti and Asiago Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch squares
table salt & fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup)
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces ziti pasta (2 1/2 cups)
2 3/4 cups water
1 2/3 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
12 ounces broccoli florets (4 cups)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, rinsed and chopped coarse
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 ounce asiago cheese, plus extra for serving (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skiller over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  • Stir the chicken and continue to cook until most, but not all, of the pink color has disappeared and the chicken is lightly browned around the edges, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Return the skillet ot medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 2-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ziti, 2 cups water and the broth. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the liquid is very thick and syrupy and almost completely absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
  • Addd the broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and the remaining 3/4 cup water. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook untl the broccoli turns bright green and is almost tender, 3-5 minutes.
  • Uncover and return the heat to high. Stir in the cream Asiago, and reserved chicken with any accumulated juices, and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked and heated through, 1-2 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, passing more grated Asiago at the table, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 454.1, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 39.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for high-quality chicken, broccoli, ziti, and Asiago cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: When cooking the chicken and broccoli, make sure to not overcrowd the skillet. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly and will result in soggy vegetables.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: When cooking the ziti, make sure to cook it al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the dish.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The Asiago cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality cheese. Look for a cheese that is flavorful and has a slightly nutty taste.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This Skillet Chicken Broccoli Ziti and Asiago Cheese is a quick and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more delicious and satisfying.

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