3-Cheese Chicken Cacciatore Manicotti

3-Cheese Chicken Cacciatore Manicotti

Makes 7 servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 388.2 Total Carbs 21.1g Dietary Fiber 2.3g Sugars 7g Total Fat 16.9g Saturated Fat 8.5g Unsaturated Fat 8.4g Protein 37.8g Sodium 686.2mg Dietary ExchangesFat 2, Meat 2 1/4, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Starch 1/2, Vegetable 1, Very Lean Meat 2 1/2

Ingredients

cooking spray

8 oz Pasta, manicotti, semolina, dry (1 box)

1 tsp olive oil

1 cup fresh chopped onion

1 cup tomato, chopped/sliced, chopped

1 cup medium green bell peppers , chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

12 oz cooked chicken breast, diced

1 1/2 cup Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, partially skim, shredded

1 cup Cheese, ricotta, partially skim

1 eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

26 oz low sodium marinara sauce

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Cook manicotti 9 minutes, or according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain.

2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, green pepper ,and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until vegetables are softened.

3 In a large bowl, mix vegetables, chicken, Mozzarella, Ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper until mixed. Using a small spoon, fill each manicotti with about 1/2 cup mixture.

4 Pour 1/2 of the marinara sauce into prepared baking pan. Arrange filled manicotti over sauce and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until manicotti is heated through and sauce is bubbling.

Submitted by Judy