Baked Chicken and Ziti

Contributed By: maifields
WW Simply the Best

Favorite dinner chicken recipe. Easy to make for new mothers.

Total Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

1/2 pound Chicken
1/2 Onion
2 Garlic cloves, minced
one 28-ounce Can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 cups Ziti or penne
2/3 cup Nonfat ricotta cheese
1/3 cup Or more of nonfat shredded cheese(mozzarella or cheddar)

Preparation

1. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray;heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning as needed until brown,5-6 minutes, transfer to a plate.

2. Preheat oven to 375F.

3. Spray skillet with more cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic;cook,stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minute. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the mixture is thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, cook the ziti, drain and mix with ricotta cheese.

5. Pour half of the tomato mixture into a 13x9 baking pan, layer with the ziti mixture, the chicken and the remaining tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until hot and bubble about 15-20 minutes.

Cook's Notes

Need 13x9 pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 381 ; Total Fat: 5 ; Saturated Fat: 2 ; Carbohydrates: 52 ; Protein: 31 ; Calcium: 371 ; Sodium: 412 ; Fiber: 3

Recipe Comments

Commented by: heatherdunn

I thought it was pretty good, but my husband (who is a picky eater), was not very impressed. It was very easy to make and was better the next day.

 

Commented by: mereward

It was a little bland. It tasted better the next day for lunch.

 

Commented by: jennyrichmond

It was easy and my family really like it. :)

 

Commented by: ddewilson

VERY easy meal to make!! I'd add more seasonings next time, but a GREAT meal!

 

Commented by: maifields

Need 13x9 pan. 7 points per serving