Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

Get ready for your new go-to pasta bake that everyone in the family will love. My recipe for chicken parmesan baked ziti is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 468kcal

Author Katie

Ingredients

4 cups marinara sauce
1 box ziti
Olive oil cooking spray
2 cups cooked chicken diced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan
6 basil leaves chiffonade

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cook ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and set to the side.
In a large 9 x 12 baking dish, lightly coat with olive oil cooking spray. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce in the baking dish. Then pour in the drained pasta along with 2 cups of sauce, all the chicken, and ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well and then top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken parmesan baked ziti from the oven. Top with basil chiffonade. Add additional marinara sauce if desired and enjoy immediately.

Notes

You may also use penne. Since the pasta is cooked alone, you can also use whole wheat or gluten-free if desired. Just make sure to cook them no further than al dente as they will soften more in the oven.

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