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 Servings
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 degrees Fan and spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Cook 16 ounces ziti noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, the cooked ziti noodles, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 36 ounces pasta sauce, and ? cup chopped fresh basil. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta. Top with the remaining pasta mixture.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with additional chopped fresh basil, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
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
