Savory Slow Cooker Baked Ziti with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A deliciously hearty and savory baked ziti made in a slow cooker with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Add the chicken ham and sauté for a few minutes.
- In the slow cooker, combine cooked pasta, bacon, chicken ham, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the water and stir to combine.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Savory Slow Cooker Baked Ziti, Slow Cooker Recipes, Baked Ziti