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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 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 23%
- Protein 35.19 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 22.09 g 8%
- Total Fat 26.25 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 15.06 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.59 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1141.64 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 577.23 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 427.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 209.7 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 1.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan is made with 8 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cooking Spray, Pasta Sauce, and Pecorino Cheese. Each serving provides about 468.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cooking Spray, Pasta Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan healthy?
- Baked Ziti with Chicken Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 468.15 calories and 35.19 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1141.64 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.06 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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