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Easy Chicken Manicotti

Comforting baked manicotti stuffed with seasoned chicken and topped with melty mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Cooking spray
  • Oven
  • Small Bowl
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 10 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 10 boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 26-oz jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Season the chicken tenders evenly with 1 tsp garlic salt and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.
  • Insert one seasoned chicken tender into each uncooked manicotti shell; if a tender is too long, cut it in half and push pieces into both ends of the shell so each shell is filled.
  • Arrange the filled manicotti shells seam-side up in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 26-oz jar of spaghetti sauce with 1/2 cup water and stir until uniform.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the manicotti, making sure the pasta is completely covered.
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour (60 minutes).
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the manicotti, and return to the oven uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Cut long chicken tenders to fit the shells if needed.
  • Ensure the manicotti are fully covered with sauce to cook through.