Zesty Italian Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 12 oz whole wheat ziti pasta
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ziti according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, combine panko, 1/2 cup parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg. Dip chicken in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.