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Chicken & Spinach Manicotti

Chicken, spinach and cheese fill this favorite Italian entree.

Prep: 25 min – Bake: 35 min

12 uncooked dried manicotti shells
2 1/2 cups lowfat cottage cheese
2 cups cooked chicken strips
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cut spinach, thawed, well-drained
1 egg
8 ounces (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 (28-ounce) jar fat free pasta sauce*

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and spaghetti sauce in medium bowl; mix well.

Fill each manicotti shell with 1/3 cup chicken mixture; place in baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over filled pasta shells; top with remaining cheese.

Cover; bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through, uncovering during last 5 minutes.

*Substitute your favorite pasta sauce.

TIP: Manicotti can be prepared ahead. Cook pasta shells; prepare sauce and stuff shells. Cover; refrigerate. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through, uncovering during last 5 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 480, Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1220 mg, Carbohydrates 39 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g

This recipe created by Land O’Lakes.