Start by cooking and slicing the chicken breasts, and cooking the ziti pasta according to package instructions.
Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water, then quickly transfer them to ice water to preserve their vibrant color.
In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until it's melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Combine the cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, and cooked ziti pasta in the creamy sauce
Season the dish with salt and pepper, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you desire some heat.