Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli in White Wine Cheddar Sauce

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Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli in White Wine Cheddar Sauce

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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Crock Pot Ziti

Ingredients

8 oz. Ziti Or Other Tube Pasta
1 ½ tbsp. Butter
¼ cup Roasted Garlic Paste (See Directions Below)
1 ½ tbsp. Flour
¼ cup Dry White Wine
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets, blanched or steamed until tender
1 Boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled and cut into bite-sized pieces
¾ cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Salt And Pepper

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Preparation

Step 1

To make the garlic paste, roast 2-3 heads of garlic. When cool, squeeze the cloves out of the skin into a bowl. Mash with a fork.

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta until al dente.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When just starting to foam, add the garlic paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the flour to the skillet and cook until beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir the broth into the pan and simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cheddar and stir constantly while returning to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fold in the pasta, chicken and broccoli and stir until the sauce covers uniformly. Plate and top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.