What’s For Dinner?

Last night my mother-in-law joined us for dinner.  I fixed Chicken, Cheese, Spinach & Mushroom Manicotti.  It sure was good and I am looking forward to the leftovers tonight!

Chicken, Cheese, Spinach, & Mushroom Manicotti

 

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breasts or tenderloins

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

1 container (16 oz.) Low Fat Cottage Cheese

2 egg whites

1 1/2 cup  Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

14 manicotti shells, cooked, drained

1 can (26 oz.) Hunt’s garlic & herb pasta sauce

2 cans (7 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained

Directions

HEAT oven to 350°F.

COMBINE chicken and garlic in large bowl. Add spinach, cottage cheese, mushrooms, egg whites and 1/4 cup mozzarella.  Fill manicotti shells (I found it easier to use my fingers rather than a spoon).

PLACE in two 13x9-inch baking dishes sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with spaghetti sauce.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Adapted from http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chicken-cheese-spinach-manicotti-109203.aspx