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Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Ziti

Indulge in this comforting Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Ziti recipe, featuring tender ziti pasta and diced chicken, enveloped in a flavorful tomato sauce, and topped with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
447
CALORIES
$2.65
PER SERVING
Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Ziti
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Cooked Diced Chicken
1 lb cooked diced chicken
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Marinara Sauce
24 oz marinara sauce
Pasta Water
1 cup pasta water
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Ziti
1 lb ziti
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook ziti until just under al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the noodles.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add marinara sauce, reserved pasta water, and cooked diced chicken. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Add the ziti to the sauce and chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
5
Transfer half of the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and half of the parmesan cheese.
6
Layer the remaining ziti mixture on top and cover with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
49g
CARBS
15g
FAT
29g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cook ziti to al dente?
My ziti dish turns out dry. How can I prevent this?
Can I prepare Ziti Dish in advance?
How can I make my sauce stick better to Ziti?
I prefer a crispy top, what should I do?
I want to add vegetables to my Ziti Dish, which should I choose?
What's the best type of meat to add to my Ziti Pasta Dish?
How long should I bake my Ziti Pasta Dish?
Should I rinse my pasta after cooking?
Can I use other pasta shapes if I don't have ziti?