Baked Ziti with Chicken
If you are looking for an easy casserole this Baked Ziti with Chicken is it. It is loaded with simple ingredients and the perfect family dinner idea.
Servings: 10
Cost: $13.09, $1.31 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken
- 16 ounces Ziti Noodles
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 36 ounces Pasta Sauce
- ⅓ cup Fresh Basil chopped
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese divided
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the ziti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ziti, garlic, pasta sauce, and basil. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan and half of the mozzarella.
- Spread the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with additional chopped basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg
