Chicken And Ziti Bake (7 Pts)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1/4-inch strips)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ((no salt added)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta
• 2/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat. add the chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. transfer to a plate.
• 2 preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• 3 spray the same skillet with more nonstick cooking spray. add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes. add the tomatoes, italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the mixture is thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes.
• 4 meanwhile, cook the ziti according to package directions. drain and mix with the 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 the cheeses. bake until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
• 6 serves 4.