Easy Smoked Chicken Ziti Recipe

 

What a week!  In light of all the tragedy this week, I really want to send my thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the Boston and West Texas events.  I am always, however, impressed with the human spirit and how we as a country and people unite and try to reach out to those who are hurting and in pain.  I salute all emergency workers and communities that pull together.

 

 

The calendar says Spring, but the weather is stating something different!  I mean it is cold here!  I saw snow flurries this morning!  Just a few days ago it was almost 90 degrees!  Well, it's Friday and time to reflect and be thankful for family and safety and our freedoms in our great country.  I have decided to share a quick and easy comfort food recipe with you.  This is my families favorite pasta!  The trick is a smoked chicken mixed with pasta.  

 

 

SMOKED CHICKEN ZITI BAKE

 

Ingredients:

 

Package of high quality ziti style pasta noodles

1 jar of Tomato Basil pasta sauce (my preference: Classico)

Smoked Pulled Chicken (The Easy Way:  I purchase smoked pulled chicken from our local market)

Fresh Basil leaves(chopped)to taste

3 Cheese Blend Shredded Cheese (Mozarella, Provolone, Parmesan)

Fresh Parmesan for garnish

 

Boil Noodles per directions, Next Pour the strained noodles into a dutch-oven or casserole dish, Add pulled chicken, pasta sauce, Add chopped basil, Add about 1/3 package of shredded cheese and Stir!

Put in oven at 350 degrees for about 30-35 min.

Garnish with Freshly grated parmesan 

Serve with Fresh Bread

Possibly add red wine in the mix

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 

This is comfort food in a flash!  Perfect for a chilly night and a glass of vino with a loved one!  I send peace and good thoughts to you and your families this weekend!

 

 

Jeanne