Easy Chicken Stuffed Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
• 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
3. Stuff each manicotti shell with the cheese and chicken mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Pour the pasta sauce over the top of the manicotti and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Manicotti is a type of pasta that is shaped like a tube.
• The Italian word “manicotti” means “little sleeves”.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
• Manicotti can also be filled with a variety of other ingredients such as spinach, ricotta cheese, and mushrooms.