Crack Chicken Baked Ziti
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crack Chicken Baked Ziti
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Crack Chicken Baked Ziti is a comforting casserole dish featuring the famous ranch-bacon-cheese combo! This is an easy pasta recipe perfect to feed a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Ziti pasta uncooked
Bacon:
- 12 slices Bacon baked until crispy and cut into 1 inch pieces
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs uncooked chicken cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
Cheesy Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Package Dry Ranch Mix optional
- 1 package 8oz cream cheese, room temperature and cubed
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Toppings:
- cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 375degrees F.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Cook Chicken:
- Add the cubed chicken to a large skillet with some oil, season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook stirring frequently, until golden and no longer pink in the center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cheesy Mixture:
- In same skillet, on medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
- Stir in flour whisking until a paste forms.
- Gradually stir in milk, beating with the whisk to combine.
- Stir in Ranch Mix and garlic.
- Stir in cream cheese until fully combined.
- Stir in 3 cups of cheddar cheese. Remove from heat.
Combine:
- In a large bowl combine: cooked pasta, chicken and cheese mixture. Stir well to combine and transfer to a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
- Top with the cooked bacon, 1 cup shredded cheese.
Bake:
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is fully melted. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
770mg
(32%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
845IU
(17%)
Calcium
398mg
(40%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 770mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 398mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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