Chicken and Ziti Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken and Ziti Bake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (no salt added); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta; 2/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by lik2fish

"Simple and Easy"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta
²⁄₃ cup fat-free ricotta cheese
¹⁄₃ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat.
Add the chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray the same skillet with more nonstick cooking spray.
Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the mixture is thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the ziti according to package directions.
Drain and mix with the ricotta cheese.
Pour half of the tomato mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.layer with the ziti mixture, the chicken and the remaining tomato mixture.
Sprinkle with the cheeses.
Bake until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
Serves 4.