Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

from gimmesomeoven.com
45 min

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep oven and baking dish. Heat oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted boiling water until it is just shy of al dente. 

  3. 3

    Mix everything together. Drain and return pasta to the stockpot. Add chicken and marinara sauce and gently toss until combined. 

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Serve. Serve warm, sprinkled with any extra garnishes that you would like. Enjoy!