Description
A hearty and comforting pasta dish with tender chicken, ziti, and a rich cheese sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken baked ziti, pasta recipe, easy dinner