Prepare a simple meal that your family will love with this Big Family Freezer-Friendly Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole. It is full of chicken, cheesy, and requires just a few ingredients to make it.
Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole
Do you want to make a quick, fulfilling meal that your family can enjoy? If so, try this Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole. It is a freezer-friendly meal that you can make ahead of time and freeze until you are ready to serve it. Making the meal is easy. You will only need a handful of ingredients to get it started.
If you enjoy pasta and sauce, this recipe will satisfy your tastebuds and leave you wanting more. Serve it for dinner or bring it with you to a potluck for guests to enjoy!
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The Ingredients Needed to Make the Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole
When preparing the Freezer-Friendly Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole, it is important to have the following ingredients:
- Ziti Pasta. Grab two boxes of ziti. You can use any brand for this recipe.
- Chicken. Cook your chicken in advance and shred it or chop it into pieces. I have lots more large family chicken recipes so be sure to check them out.
- Marinara Sauce. Use two 28 oz. jars of marinara sauce to cover your chicken and pasta.
- Parmesan Cheese. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over your ingredients for added flavor.
- Mozzarella Cheese. As a finishing touch, use four cups of mozzarella cheese to make this casserole even cheesier.
If you have these simple ingredients, you can make the Baked Ziti Casserole in no time.
Can I Add Other Ingredients to the Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole?
You can add a few other ingredients to the Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole. If you want to sneak some vegetables into the dish to get your children to eat healthier, you can chop up some roasted broccoli or carrots and add them to the casserole dish with your chicken, pasta, and marinara sauce.
What to Serve With the Casserole
Serve the Freezer-Friendly Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole with a spring salad and homemade bread with garlic. You can purchase frozen garlic bread or prepare your own bread at home using this French bread recipe, butter, minced garlic, and parsley flakes.
You can also add a side of vegetables like Sheet Pan Roasted Broccoli, Collard Greens with Ham, or Garlicky Green Beans and Tomatoes.
Finally, you can add a delicious dessert to sweeten the dinner. Try adding one of my many make-ahead cookie recipes, Baked Apples, Strawberry Trifle, or Banana Heath Pudding.
How to Make-Ahead and Freeze the Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole
If you would like to make the Ziti in advance, you can assemble the make-ahead casserole, then wrap it with aluminum foil and again with plastic wrap. After that, place it in the freezer and store it for up to three months. Be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating it and serving it to your family.
If you have leftovers for lunch, cover your Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole tightly with aluminum foil and put it in the fridge for up to three days.
Here are More Large Family Casseroles Your Family Will Enjoy!
- Taco Tater Tot Casserole
- Spinach and Cheese Strata
- Chicken Fajita Pasta Casserole
- Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Sausage and Pepperoni Casserole
- Cheeseburger Casserole
- Sloppy Joe Casserole
We love our freezer meals! You can watch me make lots of freezer meals for my large family and get inspired.
Do you have more casserole recipes?
This Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole is a family favorite!! I have so many more casseroles that you will love in my shop. Check out my Classic Casserole Dinners & Freezer Meals Cookbook One for Now, One for Later! It includes 10 delicious, classic casserole recipes that will make two 9×13 casseroles each–one to eat right away, and one to put in your freezer for a later date. It’s an easy and quick way to build a freezer stash.
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Prepare a simple meal that your family will love with this Big Family Freezer-Friendly Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole.
Ingredients
- 2 (16 ounce) boxes ziti, cooked according to package directions
- 6 cups subbed or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 (28 ounce) jars marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Tip: Italian cheese blend can also be used as a substitute for the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9×13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauce, cooked ziti, Parmesan cheese, and chicken. Transfer to the two casserole dishes, dividing evenly, and top with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the cheese has melted.
How to freeze: After assembling, cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If using glass baking dishes, place them on the counter as the oven preheats. Remove the aluminum foil. Follow the above instructions to bake.
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Make this easy casserole ahead and enjoy it on a busy day. Your whole family will enjoy the classic flavors and you will enjoy the convenience of a freezer meal.
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