We reimagined baked ziti using store-bought rotisserie chicken.
Learn how to make baked ziti with chicken, and trust us on this oneeveryone will enjoy it!
What Is Baked Ziti?
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While this dish might be full of Italian flavors,baked zitiis not a traditional Italian dish.
But delicious it is.
Baked ziti can be made ahead for a weeknight meal that’s ready to serve when you are.
Assemble the ziti, wrap, and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking as directed.
Leave at room temperature while the oven preheats, and tent with foil.
Bake until the dish is hot throughout and the cheese is melted.
you might also freeze unbaked ziti for up to 3 months.
double-check the internal temperature reaches 165F before serving.
Divide into smaller portions before freezing for quicker thawing.
you’re able to also reheat in the microwave.
onion)
1Tbsp.minced garlic (about 3 medium garlic cloves)
1(28-oz.)
can whole peeled plum tomatoes, tomatoes coarsely crushed by hand and juices reserved
2(14.5-oz.)
Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cook pasta:
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add ziti, and boil until just al dente, according to package directions.
Drain and return ziti to pot.
Add sauce and chicken to pasta:
Preheat oven to 375F.
Add tomato mixture, shredded chicken, and basil to ziti; stir to coat thoroughly.
Sprinkle evenly with 1/3 cup of the Parmesan and 1 cup of the mozzarella.
Top with remaining ziti mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella.
Bake:
Bake in preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let rest 10 minutes.
Garnish with additional basil before serving.
There’s no need to cover unless you’re reheating leftovers.
Yesziti can be made using store-bought sauce for a shortcut option.
