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Baked Ziti with Chicken Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 55 min total

A comforting Italian-American classic featuring tender chicken, ziti pasta, and a rich tomato cream sauce, all baked under a bubbly mozzarella and Parmesan crust.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ziti pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4. Stir in marinara sauce, heavy cream, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Combine cooked ziti, chicken, and sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with basil if desired.

Tips

• For a spicier kick, add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes with the garlic.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
• Substitute ground beef or Italian sausage for the chicken if desired.

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