So I've had these manicotti shells in my pantry for a while trying to decide what I wanted to do with them, and the time finally came! I've definitely got some tips for you after my first-time manicotti try, but they turned out delicious anyway, it was just aesthetics ;)
Ingredients
10-14 pieces of manicotti (depends on package size)
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 chicken breasts
1 egg
1 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper to taste
1 bottle of your favorite pasta sauce
In a pot bring water to a boil with chicken breasts. Boil for 15 minutes or until breasts are cooked through. Strain chicken and let cool, then shred. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add manicotti shells to boiling water. Tip #1 - only let manicotti cook for 5 minutes or until just al dente. This is essential to ensure the manicotti retains its shape when you fill them later. Set manicotti aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, parmesean cheese, egg, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir well until mixed thoroughly. Tip #2 - add chicken mixture to a plastic bag and cut the very tip off to make cleanup & filling manicotti shells easier. Fill manicotti shells generously and place in a pre-greased 9x12 pan. Cover with selected pasta sauce and cook in oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Optional to sprinkle with parmesean cheese for serving. Enjoy!
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