CHICKEN PARM BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE

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This is a great way to mix two favorite Italian dishes into one! And if you like more chicken, cheese or sauce...go for it! I like to mix it together before pouring it into the baking dish. It's a really tasty meal!

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb chicken breast tenders
1 c plain bread crumbs
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 egg
1/4 c milk
2-4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 (1lb10oz jar(s) your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 lb ziti, cooked
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Boil ziti until al dente; set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • 3. Mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, garlic powder, and pepper into plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix egg and milk.
  • 4. Cut chicken tenders into bite-size cubes. Dip chicken cubes in egg/milk mixture, a few at a time. Place in plastic bag with bread crumb mixture and gently shake until covered.
  • 5. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Pan fry chicken pieces until browned, smaller pieces take less time. When chicken is done, remove from heat and let sit on a paper towel.
  • 6. When ziti is done cooking, drain and pour into greased (Pam) 9x14 pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  • 7. Arrange chicken in single layer over pasta. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken, and bake in 350'F. oven for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Makes 8 servings.

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