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Baked Ziti with Chicken
If you are looking for an easy casserole this Baked Ziti with Chicken is it. It is loaded with simple ingredients and the perfect family dinner idea.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 16 ounces ziti noodles
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 36 ounces pasta sauce
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fan and spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Cook the ziti noodles to al dente based on the package instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the chicken, cooked ziti noodles, minced garlic, pasta sauce and fresh basil.
- Pour half of this mixture into the 9X13 baking pan. Top with ½ cup of the grated parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Pour the remaining pasta mixture on top.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, top with the remaining cheese and bake for 5 more minutes uncovered until the cheese is melted.
- Top with additional chopped basil and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
514mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
686IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 686IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.