Baked Chicken And Ziti Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4" strips
- 1 x Onion, minced
- 2 x Cloves garlic, chopped
- 28 ounce Crushed tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 c. Penne pasta
- 2/3 c. Fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1/3 c. Shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat.
- Add in the chicken and cook, turning as needed, till lightly browned, 5-6 min. Transfer to a plate.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 3. Spray the same skillet with more nonstick cooking spary. Add in the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, till softened, about 5 min. Add in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, till the mix is thickened slightly, 8-10 min.
- 4. Meanwhile, cook the ziti according to package directions. Drain and mix with the ricotta cheese.
- 5. Pour half of the tomato mix into a 13X9" baking pan, layer with the ziti mix, the chicken and the remaining tomato mix.
- Sprinkle with the cheeses. Bake till warm and bubbling and the cheese is melted, 15-20 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 415g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 630 | |
| Calories from Fat 86 | 14% |
| Total Fat 9.7g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 4.75g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium 894mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 100.63g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 22% |
| Sugars 9.17g | 6% |
| Protein 34.08g | 55% |
