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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I love Ziti, and found this on the web to add a chicken twist to the mix!! Feel free to add more cheese - I know I do :) Easy to tweak - try adding veggies, or even using different pasta if your family doesn't like the tube pasta. (FYI - this recipe does call for layering, but one of the best things I have found with Ziti recipes is that you can mix everything together and throw in the pan, and that works even better sometimes!). Ingredients:
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch strips |
1 onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta |
2/3 cup ricotta cheese |
1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375ยบ F.
2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned, or about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the mixture is thickened slightly, 8 - 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions. Drain and mix with ricotta cheese.
6. Pour half of tomato mix into a 13x9 baking pan, layer with ziti mixture, chicken and remaining tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the cheeses.
7. Bake until hot and bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 - 20 minutes.
8. Suggestion - if short on time, precooked chicken strips can be used and work just fine!
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