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STEP BY STEP
Cutting Chicken Breast into Strips
Starting with chicken that has been frozen for 15 minutes will make it easier to slice.
1. Separate the tenderloins (the long floppy pieces of meat) from the breasts and set them aside.
2. Slice the breasts across the grain into long, thin strips. The center pieces need to be cut in half so that they are approximately the same length as the end pieces.
3. Cut the tenderloins on the diagonal to produce pieces the same size as the strips of breast meat.
Serves 4 to 6
Roasted red peppers are sold in jars of different sizes. One 12-ounce jar is enough for this recipe. Sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted for the roasted red peppers. This recipe also works well with penne.
| 1 | pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts , sliced into 1-inch pieces |
| Table salt and ground black pepper | |
| 3 | tablespoons unsalted butter |
| 1 | onion , minced |
| 1/4 | teaspoon red pepper flakes |
| 1/4 | teaspoon dried oregano |
| 3 | cloves garlic , minced |
| 8 | ounces ziti (2 /12 cups) |
| 2 | cups low-sodium chicken broth |
| 1 | cup milk |
| 1 | bunch broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), stems discarded and florets cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | cup jarred roasted red peppers , rinsed and sliced 1/4 inch thick |
| 1 | ounce Parmesan cheese , grated (1/2 cup) |
| 2 | tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional) |
1. Pat the chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is lightly browned but not fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
2. Add 1 more tablespoon of the butter, the onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
3. Sprinkle the ziti evenly into the skillet. Pour the broth and milk over the ziti. Cover and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the broccoli and roasted peppers. Cover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta begins to soften and the broccoli turns bright green, about 8 minutes.
5. Stir in the chicken and any accumulated juice. Cover and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
6. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the Parmesan, and lemon juice (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
