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Zesty Italian Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Italian Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

A family-friendly twist on classic chicken parmesan, baked into a hearty ziti casserole with marinara, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz whole wheat ziti pasta
  • 1 1/2 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.

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