chicken parm baked ziti casserole

Recipe by
Angela (Grammy) Derby
Charlotte, NC

This is a great way to mix two favorite Italian dishes into one! And if you like more chicken, cheese or sauce...go for it! I like to mix it together before pouring it into the baking dish. It's a really tasty meal!

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Ingredients For chicken parm baked ziti casserole

  • 1 1/2 lb
    chicken breast tenders
  • 1 c
    plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 (1lb10oz jar
    your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb
    ziti, cooked
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make chicken parm baked ziti casserole

  • 1
    Boil ziti until al dente; set aside.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • 3
    Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, garlic powder, and pepper into plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix egg and milk.
  • 4
    Cut chicken tenders into bite-size cubes. Dip chicken cubes in egg/milk mixture, a few at a time. Place in plastic bag with bread crumb mixture and gently shake until covered.
  • 5
    Heat olive oil over medium heat. Pan fry chicken pieces until browned, smaller pieces take less time. When chicken is done, remove from heat and let sit on a paper towel.
  • 6
    When ziti is done cooking, drain and pour into greased (Pam) 9x14 pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  • 7
    Arrange chicken in single layer over pasta. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken, and bake in 350'F. oven for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.

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