01 Prepare the Ziti
02 Prepare the Swiss Chard and Chicken
03 Prepare the Mixture
04 Add Mixture to Baking Dish
05 Bake the Ziti
06 Enjoy!
Prepare the ziti according to the package instructions for al dente pasta. Strain the ziti and place in a large mixing bowl or pot to cool.
Sauté the Swiss Chard and chicken pieces in extra virgin olive oil for about 10 minutes, mixing occasionally
Add the chicken mixture, ricotta cheese, 16 oz. of marinara sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to the ziti and mix well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
Add the ziti mixture to the baking dish and level. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly onto the top of the ziti mixture then spread 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to cover
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let the baked ziti rest for 5 minutes before serving
After cooling, cut the ziti into the desired size blocks and serve with more grated cheese and marinara sauce.