Baked Chicken And Ziti Recipe

A comforting and flavorful baked chicken and ziti casserole, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a family gathering. This recipe combines juicy baked chicken with creamy ziti in a rich tomato sauce, topped with bubbly mozzarella cheese. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 644.4 kcal
Protein 100g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Chicken And Ziti

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How to Make Baked Chicken And Ziti

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ziti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add cooked chicken to the sauce and heat through.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti and the chicken sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
  8. Pour the ziti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly and cheese is melted and golden brown.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

12g

Carbs

31g