barwey: Pro tip use fresh chopped broccoli
DougEECummings: Full recipe from [TipHero](https://tiphero.com/chicken-alfredo-baked-ziti/)
Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
**Alfredo Sauce Ingredients**
* 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 5 tablespoons flour
* 1¾ cups chicken broth
* 1¾ cups milk (low-fat is OK)
* 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
**Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti Ingredients**
* 12 oz dried ziti pasta
* 2 cups broccoli florets, frozen or fresh
* 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
* 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1 batch alfredo sauce (see recipe above)
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
**Preparation**
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
1. Prepare the alfredo sauce: heat olive oil or butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for one minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
1. Sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine. Sauté for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.
1. Slowly add chicken the broth, whisking to combine until smooth.
1. Whisk in milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for an additional minute until thickened.
1. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and set aside.
1. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the alfredo sauce.
1. Add the chicken and broccoli florets. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
1. Pour half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
* Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta layer. Next, layer the remaining half of the pasta mixture and sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
* Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden. Remove and serve immediately, sprinkled with optional garnishes if desired.
**Chef’s Tip**
* You can also use penne paste, or any pasta shape that will hold sauce well.
* Save time with a store-bought alfredo sauce (no promises that it will be as yummy as ours!)
Des-Ciphra: What’s the red stuff?
bubblegumtr33: Needs more cheese!!!!
TidyMosquito245: Question from a guy who doesn’t cook much, I just come here when I’m high. I see a lot of these videos adding just a little bit of flour to make creamy sauce, what’s the idea behind that?