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Baked Chicken Ziti Casserole with Creamy, Cheesy Layers fresh from the oven with golden cheese
Emma Carter

Baked Chicken Ziti Casserole with Creamy, Cheesy Layers

A comforting baked pasta casserole layered with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz ziti pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook ziti until just tender, drain well.
  3. Heat olive oil, cook onion until soft, add garlic briefly.
  4. Stir in marinara sauce, cream, salt, pepper, and seasoning; simmer 3 minutes.
  5. Combine pasta, chicken, ricotta, half the cheeses, and sauce in a bowl.
  6. Spread mixture into baking dish and top with remaining cheeses.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  8. Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 360gCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 29gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works well for quick prep.
Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
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