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Chicken and Spinach Manicotti or Shells Recipe

Chicken and Spinach Manicotti or Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach , cooked according to package directions, squeezed very well to drain
1 1/4 cups half-and-half or 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
8 oz manicotti or 8 oz jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 (14 oz) jar marinara sauce (*may want extra with serving)
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.
In large bowl, combine chicken, ricotta cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup half and half, bread crumbs, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and black pepper; mix well.
Spread 1/4 C sauce on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; Stuff chicken & cheese mixture into manicotti; line up shells in the baking dish.
Combine remaning marinara sauce and remaining 3/4 cup half and half; pour over stuffed manicotti. Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.72 Kcal (2000 kJ)
Calories from fat	216.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.09g	37%
Cholesterol	73.13mg	24%
Sodium	719.93mg	30%
Potassium	300.6mg	6%
Total Carbs	39.39g	13%
Sugars	1.93g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	9%
Protein	27.82g	56%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	427.5mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.76 Kcal (857 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.33g	37%
Cholesterol	31.35mg	24%
Sodium	308.58mg	30%
Potassium	128.84mg	6%
Total Carbs	16.88g	13%
Sugars	0.83g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	9%
Protein	11.93g	56%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	10%
Calcium	183.2mg	43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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