"When a girlfriend came home from the hospital with her newborn, I sent over this freezer casserole. She and her family raved over how good it was. Try substituting olives for mushrooms or using veal instead of chicken. —Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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16 uncooked manicotti shells
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2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce, divided
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
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1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
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4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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2/3 cup water