Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti
A baked pasta dish with crispy chicken, melted mozzarella, and tomato sauce. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ziti pasta, chicken breasts, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 4, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook 12 oz ziti pasta according to package instructions, then drain and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, season 4 pounded chicken breasts with 1 tsp oregano and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dip in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup grated parmesan, pressing to coat.
- Step 3: In a large baking dish, layer 2 cups tomato sauce, then add the chicken breasts. Top with remaining tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
