Ziti With Chicken And Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)
1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 lb.)
salt to taste
3/4 lb. cut ziti
2 Tbsp. olive oil
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
3 red, ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp. dried
2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried
1/8 tsp. red, hot pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 c. heavy cream
4 Tbsp. coarsely chopped Italian parsley
4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese

Preparation

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.