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Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti
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 9x13-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!
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!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).
I was looking for something easy and delicious and this recipe DELIVERED! And an added bonus was the plenty of leftovers for another night! I followed the recipe as stated with the exception of adding 2 cans of seasoned tomatoes! Tastes great!!!
I just made it! It’s delicious! OMG!
loved it
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This recipe is so easy and delicious. The family loves it.
Thank-you!
Your recipes are the best on the internet. Every time I see a recipe on Pinterest that looks awesome, it turns out, they are yours! My husband is super picky and you are a hit every time with him. Of course, I take the credit though! Haha!
I make baked ziti every year for our Christmas meal. I decided to try this one out since my youngest prefers chicken and it was amazing! I will definitely make this again.
Made it with bow tie pasta and four cheeses on the top coat. Came out great!
Awesome, we’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Very easy to prepare. Every one of my family enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for sharing…
We’re happy to hear that, Heather!
I prepared this and im a fan…easy…tasty..and my husband..loved this dish….awesome!!!!!
Thanks for sharing, Cyndy — we’re glad you and your husband enjoy it!