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• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees

Preparing the Ziti:

• 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.

Preparing the Mixture:

• While the ziti is cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
• Next, add in the sliced Swiss chard and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
• Next, add in the chicken pieces, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally. Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

Brining it All Together:

• After the chicken mixture has cooled, add the mixture to the ziti. Next, add in the ricotta cheese, 16 oz. of marinara sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
• (Reserve 8 oz. of marinara sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese for the top of the baked ziti).

Preparing the Baked Ziti

• 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.