parmesan chicken manicotti
Please double the recipe if cooking for a larger group.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
6-12 if doubled
Ingredients
- 7 - pieces manicotti, cooked according to instructions
- 1 cup skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup hredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 - egg
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can italian style crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
How To Make parmesan chicken manicotti
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Step 1In medium bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt and pepper together and stir until well mixed.
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Step 2Stuff each cooked Manicotti with about 1/4 cupful of the chicken and cheese mixture carefully so that the Manicotti doesn’t tear. Add the crushed tomatoes in saucepan over low heat. Add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan and 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves and stir frequently, until it starts to bubble. Simmer until heated through.
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Step 3Spray baking dish with cooking spray and place the stuffed manicotti in it. Pour about 1 cup (or more) prepared sauce over the manicotti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place basil leaves.
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Step 4Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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