Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan
Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan combines tender bites of seasoned chicken with al dente pasta, all blanketed in a rich tomato sauce and plenty of gooey mozzarella. Pecorino Romano adds a salty, nutty finish that balances the hearty layers. It’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks when you want a comforting, cheesy casserole that feeds a crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two 9x13-inch baking dishes with cooking spray.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Combine the pasta, pasta sauce, and chicken in a large dish. Spread 1/4 of the pasta mixture in each 9x13-inch dish. Top each with 2 cups (8 ounces) of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese. Repeat with another layer of pasta and cheeses.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 468.15 kcal High
- Protein 35.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.25 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.06 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 120.59 mg High
- Sodium 1141.64 mg High
- Fiber 2.05 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.14 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 609.88 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source
- Potassium 427.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 237.52 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅