baked chicken and ziti
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Baked Chicken and Ziti
1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4" strips
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 teasp. Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teasp. freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ziti or penne
2/3 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 Tbl. grated Parmesan cheese
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning as needed to lightly brown, 5-6 min. - transfer to plate.
Preheat oven to 375
Spray the same skillet with more nonstick cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened - about 5 min. 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 min.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and mix with the ricotta cheese.
Pour half of the tomato mixture in a 13x9 baking pan, layer with the pasta mixture, the chicken and the remaining tomatoe mixture. Sprinkle with the cheeses. Bake until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted, 15-20 min.
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