Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Hey pasta fans! 🍝🧀 Today, we’re making Cheesy Chicken Manicotti,

which is basically stuffed pasta shells filled with chicken, cheese, and all the yum!

This is a perfect dish for a cozy night in and sooo easy to make. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

• 1 box (8 oz) manicotti shells
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Cook the manicotti: Boil the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.

Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.Stuff the shells: Using a spoon (or your hands—no shame!), carefully stuff each manicotti shell with the cheesy chicken mixture.

Assemble the dish: Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Arrange the stuffed manicotti shells on top, then pour the remaining sauce over them.