How to Make Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and comforting meal to serve your family or guests? Look no further than this delectable Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti recipe! This dish is a mouthwatering combination of tender, juicy chicken, hearty ziti noodles, savory marinara sauce, and gooey, melted cheese. It's the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings for Italian comfort food, and it's sure to become a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x13-inch baking dishes with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine pasta, pasta sauce, and chicken in a large dish. Spread 1/4 of 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 781mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 477mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 359mg