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Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 -8 servings 1x
Description
This Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make with just 6 basic ingredients, and always tastes so comforting and delicious!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ziti
- 1 pound shredded cooked chicken (about 2 to 3 cups)
- 1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- optional garnishes: extra Parmesan, fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep oven and baking dish. Heat oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted boiling water until it is just shy of al dente.
- Mix everything together. Drain and return pasta to the stockpot. Add chicken and marinara sauce and gently toss until combined.
- Layer. Pour half of the pasta into the baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, and all of the basil. Layer on the remaining pasta, followed by 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Bake. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Transfer the pan to a wire baking rack and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve. Serve warm, sprinkled with any extra garnishes that you would like. Enjoy!
This is a sponsored post in partnership with DeLallo. All opinions are my own as always. I do genuinely adore this brand and the family and team behind it, and use their food in my home constantly. Many thanks for supporting brands like them that help make this site possible.
For another delicious meal idea using DeLallo’s Pomodoro Fresco sauces, check out my friend Maria’s Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini over at Two Peas and Their Pod. And if you’d like to try a creamier version of this pasta, check out this delicious Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti (pictured below).
The chicken is pree cooked and shredded right? That part wasnt clear
You’re really going to make me figure out the nutrition facts at this point? My daughter is diabetic so I shy away from recipes without carbs that are already counted.
Its pasta, it will be carb heavy, tey looking up keto versions with zucchini noodles
I added petite diced tomatoes & mushrooms…family favorite 😍🙌🙌🙌🙌
How are we cooking the chicken before we throw it in with the noodles?
Do you have the nutrition info for this recipe? We love it, have been making it forever. It’s delicious. Just having to calorie count and can’t find it.
Thank you!
Delicious so quick and easy it was a hit in my home!
Will make again.
This was a very good recipe that was quick and easy since I had leftover rotisserie chicken on hand. Generous portions and a very good flavor. I couldn’t find the pasta sauce you mentioned but I believe the Bertolli Tomato and Basil sauce I did get was a decent substitute.
This recipe is really good. Highly recommend.
Hi just found this recipe and would love to try it, I’m not a seasoned cook do you have any tips on cooking the chicken so I can shred it. I would really appreciate any help.
Good keep it up